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Moonier Family History

Moonier 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: Monnier, Monier, Mortier, Manier, Stonier, Dooner, Nooner, Sonnier

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Where is the Moonier family from?

You can see how Moonier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moonier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Moonier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Moonier family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Moonier's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Moonier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moonier 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 Moonier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moonier. 50% of Moonier men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Moonier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Moonier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moonier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Moonier. 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 48 military records available for the last name Moonier. For the veterans among your Moonier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moonier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Moonier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moonier in 1967 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moonier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moonier 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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