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Moneymaker Family History

Moneymaker Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Geldmacher or Geldschläger occupational names for a coiner.

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


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Where is the Moneymaker family from?

You can see how Moneymaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moneymaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Moneymaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Moneymaker families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Moneymaker's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Moneymaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moneymaker 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 Moneymaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moneymaker. 39% of Moneymaker men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Moneymaker women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moneymaker were Truck Driver and Beautician.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Beautician
    19%

What Moneymaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moneymaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moneymaker 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Moneymaker. 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 654 military records available for the last name Moneymaker. For the veterans among your Moneymaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moneymaker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Moneymaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moneymaker in 1945 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moneymaker 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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