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Mostyn Family History

Mostyn Surname Meaning

Welsh and English: habitational name from Mostyn in Flintshire, Wales, the name of which is derived from Old English mos ‘bog’ + tūn ‘farm, village’.

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


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You can see how Mostyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mostyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mostyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Mostyn families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mostyn's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mostyn families in 1911.
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What did your Mostyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mostyn. 100% of Mostyn 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Mostyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mostyn 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 Mostyn. 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 901 military records available for the last name Mostyn. For the veterans among your Mostyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mostyn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mostyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mostyn in 1959 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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