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Mooer Family History

Mooer 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: Moder, Mower, Moser, Moyer, Moher, Moger, Mooers, Moler, Moor, Moorer

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Where is the Mooer family from?

You can see how Mooer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mooer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mooer families living in Tennessee. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mooer's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mooer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooer 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 Mooer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mooer. 34% of Mooer men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Mooer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mooer 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Janitor
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Waitress
    22%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Cook
    15%
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What Mooer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mooer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooer 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Mooer. 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 244 military records available for the last name Mooer. For the veterans among your Mooer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Mooer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mooer in 1975 was 80, and 80 in 2001.

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