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Moma Family History

Moma 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, Toma, Mola, Moya, Roma, Poma, Soma, Mona, Moga

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Where is the Moma family from?

You can see how Moma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moma family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moma's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Moma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moma 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 Moma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moma. 67% of Moma 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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Moma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Moma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moma 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Moma. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Moma. For the veterans among your Moma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moma lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Moma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moma in 1973 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moma 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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