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Mokes Family History

Mokes Surname Meaning

see Moakes.

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


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Where is the Mokes family from?

You can see how Mokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mokes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Mokes families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mokes's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Mokes families in 1891.
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What did your Mokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mokes. 100% of Mokes men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Mokes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Enspection Motor Works
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Weaver In Woollen Mill
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mokes 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Mokes. 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 128 military records available for the last name Mokes. For the veterans among your Mokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mokes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mokes in 1963 was 47, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mokes 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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