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Moskow Family History

Moskow Surname Meaning

Jewish: shortened form of Moskowitz.

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


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Where is the Moskow family from?

You can see how Moskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Moskow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Moskow family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Moskow's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Moskow families in 1911.
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What did your Moskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moskow. 48% of Moskow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Moskow women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    48%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Merchant
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Moskow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskow 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Moskow. 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 171 military records available for the last name Moskow. For the veterans among your Moskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Moskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moskow in 1956 was 54, and 27 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskow 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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