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Moade Family History

Moade 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: Moede, Moad, Mode, Molde, Moake, Meade, Moore, Mole, More, Rode

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Where is the Moade family from?

You can see how Moade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moade family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Moade family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Moade's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Moade families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moade. 72% of Moade 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Moade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moade 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Moade. 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 70 military records available for the last name Moade. For the veterans among your Moade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moade lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Moade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moade in 1967 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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