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Moggs Family History

Moggs Surname Meaning

variant of Mogg with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Moggs family from?

You can see how Moggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Moggs families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Moggs's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Moggs families in 1891.
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What did your Moggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moggs. 93% of Moggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Lace Trade Reader Off
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moggs 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Moggs. 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 55 military records available for the last name Moggs. For the veterans among your Moggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moggs lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Moggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moggs in 1974 was 84, and 65 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moggs 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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