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Moseman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Mosemann . The surname Moseman is also found in the Netherlands. Americanized form of Swiss German Mosimann . Compare Mosiman .

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


Similar surnames: Mosman, Mossman, Mosiman, Moosman, Boreman, Ossman, Messman, Rosman

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Where is the Moseman family from?

You can see how Moseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Moseman families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Moseman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Moseman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moseman. 21% of Moseman men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Moseman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moseman were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Moseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moseman 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Moseman. 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 808 military records available for the last name Moseman. For the veterans among your Moseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moseman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Moseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moseman in 1957 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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