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Moahs Family History

Moahs Surname 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: Moats, Mohs, Maahs, Moses, Moss, Mars, Means, Ochs, Mones, Maus

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Where is the Moahs family from?

You can see how Moahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moahs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moahs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moahs family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moahs's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Moahs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Moahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moahs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Moahs. 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 1 military records available for the last name Moahs. For the veterans among your Moahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moahs lifespan?

Average Moahs life expectancy in 1988 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moahs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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