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Moskos Family History

Moskos Surname Meaning

Altered form of Greek Moschos: from the personal name Moschos ‘sweet-smelling fragrant’ from moschos ‘musk’ a word of Persian origin;

or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name such as Moschopoulos and also a shortened form of any of various surnames formed with Moscho- as a prefix e.g. Moschogiannis ‘musky John’.

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


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Where is the Moskos family from?

You can see how Moskos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moskos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Moskos families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Moskos's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moskos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskos 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 Moskos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moskos. 34% of Moskos men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Moskos women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Dishwasher
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Moskos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Moskos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskos 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Moskos. 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 150 military records available for the last name Moskos. For the veterans among your Moskos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Moskos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moskos in 1956 was 52, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskos 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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