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Mosler Family History

Mosler Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by the Mosel river (see Mosel).

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


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Where is the Mosler family from?

You can see how Mosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mosler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mosler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mosler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mosler families in 1911.
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What did your Mosler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mosler. 39% of Mosler men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mosler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mosler were Miner and 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Owner
    9%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Mosler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mosler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mosler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mosler. For the veterans among your Mosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mosler lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mosler in 1953 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mosler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mosler 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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