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Moar Name Meaning

variant of Moir .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mar, Moat, Hoar, Mohr, Loar, Goar, Moad, Coar, Moan, Morr

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Where is the Moar family from?

You can see how Moar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 2 Moar families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Moar's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Moar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moar. 25% of Moar men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Moar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moar were Family Worker and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Family Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Moar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moar 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 32,000 immigration records available for the last name Moar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 743 military records available for the last name Moar. For the veterans among your Moar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Moar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moar in 1965 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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