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Moin Family History

Moin Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Moyne a nickname from Old French moine Anglo-Norman French muine moingne ‘monk’.

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moin family from?

You can see how Moin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moin family living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Moin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Moin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moin. 60% of Moin women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moin 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Moin. 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 484 military records available for the last name Moin. For the veterans among your Moin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Moin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moin in 1977 was 75, and 24 in 2004.

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