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Mosdell Family History

Mosdell Surname Meaning

see Mosedale.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mosdell family from?

You can see how Mosdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mosdell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Mosdell families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mosdell's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mosdell families in 1911.
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What did your Mosdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mosdell. 58% of Mosdell men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%

What Mosdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mosdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosdell 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Mosdell. 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 177 military records available for the last name Mosdell. For the veterans among your Mosdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosdell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mosdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mosdell in 1968 was 77, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosdell 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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