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Moatz Family History

Moatz 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: Moat, Motz, Moltz, Montz, Matz, Mootz, Moats, Mort, Metz, Platz

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Where is the Moatz family from?

You can see how Moatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moatz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Moatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Moatz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Moatz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moatz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moatz 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 Moatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moatz. 28% of Moatz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Moatz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moatz were Operator and Housework.

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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%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Moatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moatz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Moatz. 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 256 military records available for the last name Moatz. For the veterans among your Moatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moatz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Moatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Moatz in 1960 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moatz 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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