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Moote Family History

Moote 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: Moore, Motte, Monte, Coote, Foote, Moot, Mooty, Moose, Moone, Mote

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Where is the Moote family from?

You can see how Moote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moote families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Moote families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Moote's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moote families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moote 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 Moote ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moote. 67% of Moote 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Laundry Hand
    34%

What Moote family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moote 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Moote. 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 205 military records available for the last name Moote. For the veterans among your Moote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moote lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moote in 1964 was 88, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moote

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moote 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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