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Moul Family History

Moul Surname Meaning

English (Essex and Devon): variant of Moule.

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


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Where is the Moul family from?

You can see how Moul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Moul families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Moul's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moul families in 1891.
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What did your Moul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moul. 25% of Moul men worked as a Baker Heavy Worker and 67% of Moul women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moul were Mason (retired) and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Milk Roundsman
    25%
  • Farm Work Cowman
    25%
  • Mason (retired)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Moul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moul 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Moul. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moul. For the veterans among your Moul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moul lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Moul in 1955 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moul 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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