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Moad Name Meaning

English (mainly Durham): variant of Moat . This surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Hoad, Moat, Coad, Mead, Mood, Hoar, Dodd, Boak, Mock, Noah

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Where is the Moad family from?

You can see how Moad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Moad families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Moad's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Moad families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moad. 22% of Moad men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Moad women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moad were Salesman and Cook. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Owner
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Moad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moad 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 Moad. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moad. For the veterans among your Moad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moad lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Moad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Moad in 1949 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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