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Moan Family History

Moan Surname Meaning

Irish (Ulster): shortened form of Mohan. Norwegian: variant (the definite plural form) of Moe.

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


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Where is the Moan family from?

You can see how Moan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Moan families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Moan's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Moan families in 1891.
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What did your Moan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moan. 100% of Moan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Moan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Moan. 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 Moan. For the veterans among your Moan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Moan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moan in 1957 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moan 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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