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Moomaw Name Meaning

Variant of Mumaw a surname of German origin. Compare Moomau . It is found mainly in VA and OH.

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


Similar surnames: Mumaw, Moomey, Mashaw, Coombe, Moosman, Morar, Moffa, Mongan, Morman

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Where is the Moomaw family from?

You can see how Moomaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moomaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moomaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moomaw family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moomaw's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Moomaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moomaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moomaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moomaw. 26% of Moomaw men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Moomaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moomaw 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Moomaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moomaw 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Moomaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 903 military records available for the last name Moomaw. For the veterans among your Moomaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moomaw lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Moomaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Moomaw in 1942 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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