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Moakes Family History

Moakes Surname Meaning

variant of Mock with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moakes family from?

You can see how Moakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moakes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Moakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Moakes families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Moakes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moakes families in 1891.
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What did your Moakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moakes. 20% of Moakes men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 81% of Moakes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moakes were Wharf Labourer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Wharf Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Moakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moakes 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Moakes. 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 349 military records available for the last name Moakes. For the veterans among your Moakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moakes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Moakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Moakes in 1974 was 53, and 68 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moakes 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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