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Moakson Family History

Moakson 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: Maison, Mason, Marson, Manson, Masson, Malson, Monson, Madson

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Where is the Moakson family from?

You can see how Moakson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moakson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Moakson families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Moakson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Moakson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moakson 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 Moakson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter House general and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moakson. 100% of Moakson men worked as a Painter House general and 100% of Moakson 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

  • Painter House general
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moakson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Moakson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moakson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Moakson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Moakson. For the veterans among your Moakson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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