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Moodey Family History

Moodey Surname Meaning

see Moody.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moodey family from?

You can see how Moodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moodey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moodey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Moodey families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Moodey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moodey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moodey 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 Moodey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moodey. 34% of Moodey men worked as a Carpenter and 93% of Moodey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moodey were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Dentist
    34%
  • Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Moodey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Moodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moodey 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Moodey. 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 538 military records available for the last name Moodey. For the veterans among your Moodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moodey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moodey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Moodey in 1964 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moodey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moodey 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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