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Mocatta Family History

Mocatta Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mocatta family from?

You can see how Mocatta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mocatta family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mocatta families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Mocatta families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mocatta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mocatta families in 1891.
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What did your Mocatta ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mocatta. 47% of Mocatta women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    47%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • Independent
    14%

What Mocatta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mocatta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mocatta 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Mocatta. 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 226 military records available for the last name Mocatta. For the veterans among your Mocatta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mocatta lifespan?

Average Mocatta life expectancy in 1984 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mocatta 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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