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Moas Family History

Moas 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: Moss, Moat, Mas, Moes, Meas, Boas, Oas, Mons, Moos, Moad

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Where is the Moas family from?

You can see how Moas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moas family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moas 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 Moas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moas. 26% of Moas men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Moas women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moas were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Moas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moas 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Moas. 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 335 military records available for the last name Moas. For the veterans among your Moas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Moas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moas in 1974 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moas 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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