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Moules Family History

Moules Surname Meaning

see Moles.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moules family from?

You can see how Moules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moules family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moules families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Moules families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Moules's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Moules families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moules surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moules ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moules. 30% of Moules men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Moules women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moules were Farm Labourer (retired) and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    24%
  • Farm Labourer Heavy Worker
    12%
  • Farm Labourer (retired)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Moules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moules 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Moules. 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 521 military records available for the last name Moules. For the veterans among your Moules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moules lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Moules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Moules in 1962 was 79, and 66 in 2001.

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