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Moakley Family History

Moakley 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: Coakley, Oakley, Makley, Manley, Mosley, Marley, Morley, Mackley

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Where is the Moakley family from?

You can see how Moakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moakley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moakley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Moakley families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Moakley's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Moakley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moakley 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 Moakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moakley. 60% of Moakley men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Moakley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moakley were Electrician and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Moakley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moakley 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Moakley. 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 230 military records available for the last name Moakley. For the veterans among your Moakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moakley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moakley in 1963 was 73, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moakley 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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