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Moz Family History

Moz Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): from a short form of a personal name such as Giacomozzo, a derivative of Giacomo. Alternatively, it may be a nickname from the dialect word moz ‘cut off’, perhaps referring to some physical characteristic, perhaps a result of an accident.

Hispanic (El Salvador): altered form of Galician and Portuguese Mós, topographic name from the plural of mó ‘millstone’ or a habitational name from one of several places called Mós in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal.

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


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You can see how Moz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moz family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Moz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Moz families in 1920.
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What did your Moz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moz. 60% of Moz men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Laundry Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Moz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moz 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Moz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Moz. For the veterans among your Moz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Moz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moz in 1967 was 57, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moz 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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