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Moger Family History

Moger Surname Meaning

English (Somerset of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Mauger; see Major. Compare Mosher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moger family from?

You can see how Moger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 64 Moger families living in Somerset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Moger's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Moger families in 1891.
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What did your Moger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moger. 16% of Moger men worked as a Plasterer and 79% of Moger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moger were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Plasterer
    16%
  • Cowman
    16%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Moger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Moger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moger. For the veterans among your Moger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moger in 1955 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moger 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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