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Moons Family History

Moons 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: Moon, Moors, Coons, Mons, Moos, Koons, Moone, Moots, Moore, Moses

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Where is the Moons family from?

You can see how Moons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Moons family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Moons's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Moons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moons. 30% of Moons men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Moons women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moons were Farmer and House Wife. .

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • House Wife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moons 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Moons. 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 293 military records available for the last name Moons. For the veterans among your Moons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moons lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moons in 1962 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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