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Moad Family History

Moad Surname Meaning

English (mainly Durham): variant of Moat. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Moad family from?

You can see how Moad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Moad families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Moad's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Moad families in 1891.
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What did your Moad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moad. 86% of Moad 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
    86%
  • No Occupation
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Moad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moad 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moad. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moad. For the veterans among your Moad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moad lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Moad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Moad in 1949 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moad 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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