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Moeckley Family History

Moeckley 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: Meckley, Mackley, Checkley, Beckley, Hockley, Reckley, Gockley

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Where is the Moeckley family from?

You can see how Moeckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moeckley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moeckley family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moeckley's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Moeckley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moeckley 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 Moeckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moeckley. 100% of Moeckley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moeckley women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Moeckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Moeckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moeckley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Moeckley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Moeckley. For the veterans among your Moeckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moeckley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Moeckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moeckley in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moeckley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moeckley 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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