Origins of the Mossman surname

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    In 1921, most Mossmans lived in london

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    1,000 Mossman Travel & migration records
    5,400 Mossmans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Mossman

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    What are the most common Mossman first names?

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    Common jobs for Mossmans

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mossmans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    19

    Housekeeper

    18

    Cotton Weaver

    14

    Straw Plaiter

    11

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Mossmans in 1921

    Joiner

    57

    General Labourer

    25

    Farmer

    23

    Sculptor

    15

    Carpenter

    12

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