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Mohead Family History

Mohead 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: Mohan, Head, Mead, Mostad, Moher, Morea, Mowad, Moad, Shead, Morad

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Where is the Mohead family from?

You can see how Mohead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohead family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mohead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Mohead families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mohead's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mohead families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohead 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 Mohead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohead. 60% of Mohead men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mohead women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mohead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Mohead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohead 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mohead. 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 132 military records available for the last name Mohead. For the veterans among your Mohead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohead lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mohead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mohead in 1962 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohead 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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