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Mooman Family History

Mooman 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: Moorman, Moosman, Moonan, Moomaw, Morman, Mosman, Moman, Looman

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Where is the Mooman family from?

You can see how Mooman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mooman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Mooman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mooman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mooman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooman 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 Mooman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mooman. 26% of Mooman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mooman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mooman were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Elementary Grades Teacher
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Mooman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mooman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooman 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Mooman. 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 299 military records available for the last name Mooman. For the veterans among your Mooman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mooman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mooman in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mooman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mooman 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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