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Moesch Family History

Moesch Surname Meaning

German (Mösch) is a topographic name for someone who lived in the vicinity of a marsh, originating from Middle Low German mersch meaning ‘marsh’. This name is a variant of Mesch and Mersch.

A variant of Mesch also serves as a nickname derived from Low German Mösche, which translates to ‘sparrow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moesch family from?

You can see how Moesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moesch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Moesch families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Moesch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moesch families in 1880.
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What did your Moesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moesch. 31% of Moesch men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moesch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 373 immigration records available for the last name Moesch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 409 military records available for the last name Moesch. For the veterans among your Moesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moesch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moesch in 1963 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moesch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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