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Moms Family History

Moms 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: Moss, Moes, Mims, Mons, Moos, Ooms, Toms, Mohs, Ross, Mori

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Where is the Moms family from?

You can see how Moms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Moms families living in Anglesey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moms's in United Kingdom. Anglesey had the highest population of Moms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moms 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 Moms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moms. 100% of Moms women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moms 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Moms. 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 747 military records available for the last name Moms. For the veterans among your Moms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moms lifespan?

Average Moms life expectancy in 1983 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moms 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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