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Moog Family History

Moog Surname Meaning

German and Dutch (of German origin): nickname for someone who was related to an important local personality from Middle High German māc māge ‘relative’.

Compare Maag. Perhaps an Americanized form of Dutch Van Mook (see Mook).

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


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Where is the Moog family from?

You can see how Moog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moog family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moog families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Moog families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Moog's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moog families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moog. 20% of Moog men worked as a Salesman and 11% of Moog women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moog were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moog 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moog. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Moog. For the veterans among your Moog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moog lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Moog in 1962 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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