This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Moua family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Moua Family History

Moua Surname Meaning

Southeast Asian (Hmong): from the name of the Moua clan of the Hmong people in Laos, China, and Vietnam; in Chinese characters it is written 馬 (see Ma).

Compare Mua.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Moua family from?

You can see how Moua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moua family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moua family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moua's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Moua families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Moua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moua. 100% of Moua men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Moua | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Moua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Moua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moua census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Moua

Passenger Lists

There are 230 immigration records available for the last name Moua. 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.

View all Moua immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Moua. For the veterans among your Moua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Moua military records

You've only scratched the surface of Moua family history

Discover More

What is the average Moua lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Moua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moua in 1979 was 67, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moua

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moua 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Moua family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial