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Moua Family History

Moua Name 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: Mou, Mu, Morar, Moffa, Morea, Cota, Moura, Mota, Morua, Mora

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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 1920 there were 3 Moua families living in California. This was about 15% of all the recorded Moua's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Moua families in 1920.
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.

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. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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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.

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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 Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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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.

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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.

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