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Moats Family History

Moats Surname Meaning

English: variant of Moat with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Moats family from?

You can see how Moats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moats family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Moats families living in Middlesex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Moats's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Moats families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moats 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 Moats ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moats. 28% of Moats men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Moats women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moats were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Moats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moats 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Moats. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Moats. For the veterans among your Moats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moats lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Moats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moats in 1947 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moats 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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