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Mochan Family History

Mochan Surname Meaning

from Ó Mocháin see Mohan.

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


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Where is the Mochan family from?

You can see how Mochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mochan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mochan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Mochan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mochan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mochan families in 1891.
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What did your Mochan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tinsmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mochan. 60% of Mochan men worked as a Tinsmith and 60% of Mochan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mochan were Tin Smith and Pedlar.

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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

  • Tinsmith
    60%
  • Tin Smith
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Pedler
    20%
  • Pedlar
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mochan 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Mochan. 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 318 military records available for the last name Mochan. For the veterans among your Mochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mochan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mochan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mochan in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mochan 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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