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Moates Family History

Moates Surname Meaning

English (Norwich): variant of Moats.

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


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Where is the Moates family from?

You can see how Moates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moates family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moates families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Moates families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Moates's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Moates families in 1891.
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What did your Moates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moates. 100% of Moates men worked as a Plasterer and 91% of Moates 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

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moates 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Moates. 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 Moates. For the veterans among your Moates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moates lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Moates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Moates in 1949 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moates 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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