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Mosholder Family History

Mosholder Surname Meaning

Variant of Mossholder a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Mosholder family from?

You can see how Mosholder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosholder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosholder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mosholder families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mosholder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mosholder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mosholder 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 Mosholder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mosholder. 70% of Mosholder men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Mosholder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Mosholder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosholder 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mosholder. 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 281 military records available for the last name Mosholder. For the veterans among your Mosholder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosholder lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mosholder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mosholder in 1942 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosholder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosholder 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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