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Moons Family History

Moons 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: Moon, Moors, Coons, Mons, Moos, Koons, Moone, Moots, Moore, Moses

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Where is the Moons family from?

You can see how Moons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Moons families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Moons's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moons 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 Moons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moons. 100% of Moons 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moons 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Moons. 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 293 military records available for the last name Moons. For the veterans among your Moons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moons lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moons in 1962 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moons 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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