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Moonen Family History

Moonen Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from Moon a shortened pet form of the personal name Simon.

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


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Where is the Moonen family from?

You can see how Moonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moonen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Moonen families living in Isle of Man. This was about 78% of all the recorded Moonen's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Moonen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moonen 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 Moonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moonen. 37% of Moonen men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Moonen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moonen were Hired Hand and Housework.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Hired Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Moonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moonen 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Moonen. 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 182 military records available for the last name Moonen. For the veterans among your Moonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moonen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Moonen in 1964 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moonen 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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