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Mocan Family History

Mocan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mohan, Moran, Kocan, Mogan, Bocan, Moan, Moman, Mccan, Man, Kocian

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Where is the Mocan family from?

You can see how Mocan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mocan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mocan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mocan family living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Mocan's in USA. Connecticut and 5 other states had the highest population of Mocan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mocan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mocan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mocan. 100% of Mocan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Mocan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Mocan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mocan 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Mocan. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mocan. For the veterans among your Mocan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mocan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mocan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mocan in 1967 was 64, and 68 in 2003.

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