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Moks Family History

Moks 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: Moss, Mok, Moes, Mons, Monks, Moos, Moke, Mohs, Ross, Sok

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Where is the Moks family from?

You can see how Moks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Moks families living in Minnesota. This was about 89% of all the recorded Moks's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Moks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moks 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 Moks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moks. 60% of Moks men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Moks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moks 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Moks. 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 18 military records available for the last name Moks. For the veterans among your Moks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moks lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Moks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Moks in 1968 was 81, and 62 in 1996.

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