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Mooe Family History

Mooe 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: Moore, Mole, More, Moon, Mose, Moye, Moot, Moe, Moog, Moos

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Where is the Mooe family from?

You can see how Mooe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mooe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mooe family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mooe's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Mooe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mooe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mooe. 28% of Mooe men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mooe women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mooe were Clerk 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mooe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooe 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Mooe. 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 401 military records available for the last name Mooe. For the veterans among your Mooe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooe lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Mooe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mooe in 1994 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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