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Mooi Family History

Mooi 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: Mori, Moon, Modi, Moot, Moog, Kooi, Moos, Mook, Mood, Moor

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Where is the Mooi family from?

You can see how Mooi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mooi family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mooi's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mooi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooi 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 Mooi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mooi. 60% of Mooi men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Plasterer
    40%

What Mooi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Mooi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooi 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Mooi. 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 59 military records available for the last name Mooi. For the veterans among your Mooi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooi lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mooi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mooi in 1958 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mooi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mooi 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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