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Mosel Family History

Mosel Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from any of several places so named. Topographic name from the Mosel river in western Germany, a tributary of the Rhine that rises in the Vosges and flows through Lorraine.

It then travels through a deep winding valley from Trier to Koblenz.

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


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You can see how Mosel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mosel families living in Manitoba. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mosel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mosel families in 1911.
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What did your Mosel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mosel. 100% of Mosel men worked as a Journalier.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mosel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosel 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Mosel. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mosel. For the veterans among your Mosel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mosel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mosel in 1961 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosel 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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