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Moness Family History

Moness 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: Mones, Boness, Maness, Moses, Moss, Montesi, Ness, Fones, Mynes

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Where is the Moness family from?

You can see how Moness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Moness families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Moness's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Moness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moness. 64% of Moness men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moness women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Supply Keeper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Moness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moness 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Moness. 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 24 military records available for the last name Moness. For the veterans among your Moness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moness lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Moness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Moness in 1966 was 94, and 82 in 1995.

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