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Moomey Family History

Moomey Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Mummey.

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


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Where is the Moomey family from?

You can see how Moomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moomey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moomey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Moomey families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Moomey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moomey families in 1891.
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What did your Moomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moomey. 100% of Moomey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moomey 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Moomey. 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 653 military records available for the last name Moomey. For the veterans among your Moomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moomey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Moomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moomey in 1954 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moomey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moomey 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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