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Moges Family History

Moges Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Moges meaning e.g. ‘majesty’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Moges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moges families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Moges families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Moges's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Moges families in 1891.
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There are 138 census records available for the last name Moges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moges 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

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There are 80 military records available for the last name Moges. For the veterans among your Moges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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