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Mossie Family History

Mossie Surname Meaning

apparently a Scottish diminutive or pet form of Moss.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mossie family from?

You can see how Mossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mossie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Mossie families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mossie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mossie families in 1911.
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What did your Mossie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mossie. 50% of Mossie men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Mossie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossie 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Mossie. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mossie. For the veterans among your Mossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mossie in 1969 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossie 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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