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Mosa Family History

Mosa Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Musa 1 ‘Moses’.

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


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Where is the Mosa family from?

You can see how Mosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mosa families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mosa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mosa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosa. 43% of Mosa men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mosa women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosa were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Mosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosa 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 979 immigration records available for the last name Mosa. 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 180 military records available for the last name Mosa. For the veterans among your Mosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mosa in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosa 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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