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Moskal Name Meaning

Polish Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic); Slovak (also Moskáľ and Moskál); Rusyn (in Slovakia mainly Moskaľ): old ethnic name for someone from Muscovy also used to refer to Russians in general and to Rusyns (often with a slightly pejorative sense). It can also be a nickname meaning ‘Russian-like’. Compare Moskwa .

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


Similar surnames: Moskwa, Mosko, Bosak, Muskat, Daskal, Muska, Kosa, Mossa, Rosal

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Where is the Moskal family from?

You can see how Moskal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moskal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moskal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Moskal families living in Manitoba. This was about 70% of all the recorded Moskal's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Moskal families in 1911.
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What did your Moskal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Moskal. 70% of Moskal 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
    70%
  • Labourer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moskal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moskal 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Moskal. 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 Moskal. For the veterans among your Moskal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moskal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Moskal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moskal in 1953 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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