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Moth Family History

Moth Name Meaning

English (Hampshire and Surrey): nickname from Middle English mothe ‘moth’. German: unexplained. This surname is rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Roth, Mota, Koth, Toth, Loth, Mott, Moch, Voth, Noth, Muth

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Where is the Moth family from?

You can see how Moth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Moth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Moth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moth. 25% of Moth men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Moth women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moth were Mechanic and 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Moth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moth. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Moth. For the veterans among your Moth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Moth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moth in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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