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Moodie Family History

Moodie Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Moody.

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


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Where is the Moodie family from?

You can see how Moodie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moodie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moodie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 58 Moodie families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Moodie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moodie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moodie 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 Moodie 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 Moodie. 34% of Moodie men worked as a Carpenter and 83% of Moodie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moodie were Postman and Private Means.

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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%
  • Bus Conductor
    34%
  • Postman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Moodie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Moodie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moodie 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Moodie. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Moodie. For the veterans among your Moodie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moodie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Moodie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Moodie in 1952 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moodie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moodie 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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