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Moodispaugh Family History

Moodispaugh 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: Millspaugh, Goodenough, Rodenbaugh, Coolbaugh, Shinpaugh, Mimnaugh

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Where is the Moodispaugh family from?

You can see how Moodispaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moodispaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moodispaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Moodispaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Moodispaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moodispaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moodispaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moodispaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moodispaugh. 50% of Moodispaugh 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
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What Moodispaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Moodispaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moodispaugh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Moodispaugh. 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 32 military records available for the last name Moodispaugh. For the veterans among your Moodispaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moodispaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Moodispaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Moodispaugh in 1945 was 27, and 68 in 2004.

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