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Mossing Family History

Mossing Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Trøndelag probably named with mose ‘moss’ + vin ‘meadow’.

German (Mössing) and Dutch: habitational name from Mössingen in Baden-Württemberg Germany.

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


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Where is the Mossing family from?

You can see how Mossing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mossing family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mossing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Mossing families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mossing's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mossing families in 1911.
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What did your Mossing ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mossing. 100% of Mossing men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mossing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mossing 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Mossing. 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 144 military records available for the last name Mossing. For the veterans among your Mossing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mossing lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Mossing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mossing in 1956 was 28, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mossing 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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