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Moja Family History

Moja 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: Mora, Mota, Mola, Moya, Oja, Mona, Moga, Soja, Moua, Mori

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Where is the Moja family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moja 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 Moja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moja. 63% of Moja 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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Moja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moja 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Moja. 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 20 military records available for the last name Moja. For the veterans among your Moja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moja lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Moja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Moja in 1982 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moja 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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