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Moskwa Family History

Moskwa Surname Meaning

Polish and Rusyn (from Poland): habitational name from Moscow Polish Moskwa; also used with a slightly pejorative sense as an ethnic name or a nickname for a Russian or Rusyn.

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


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Where is the Moskwa family from?

You can see how Moskwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Moskwa families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Moskwa's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Moskwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moskwa 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 Moskwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moskwa. 25% of Moskwa men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Moskwa women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moskwa were New Worker and 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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Moskwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Moskwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskwa 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 801 immigration records available for the last name Moskwa. 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 469 military records available for the last name Moskwa. For the veterans among your Moskwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskwa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moskwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moskwa in 1962 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moskwa 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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