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Origins of the Mosdale surname

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About the Mosdales

We have a total number of 454 records for people with the last name Mosdale.

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Where do most Mosdales live?

In 1921, most Mosdales lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mosdales

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 376 records for the Mosdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1875.

Who were Mosdales most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mosdales.

What are the most common Mosdale first names?

  • James
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mosdale family members

Common jobs for Mosdales

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mosdales in 1921
Cotton Weaver

3

Cardroom

2

Laundress

2

Sewing Machanist

2

At Home (Machinist)

1

Common Male occupations for Mosdales in 1921
Iron Moulder

6

Coal Miner

5

Carpenter

4

Iron Turner

4

Joiner

3

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