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Moel Family History

Moel 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: Noel, Moll, Model, Moen, Moes, Mosel, Morel, Moe, Mol, Poel

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Where is the Moel family from?

You can see how Moel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moel family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Moel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moel 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 Moel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moel. 34% of Moel men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    10%

What Moel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moel 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Moel. 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 400 military records available for the last name Moel. For the veterans among your Moel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moel in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moel 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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