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Moese Family History

Moese 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: Mose, Meese, Moes, Moise, Moyse, Morse, Maese, Moede, Boese, Roese

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Where is the Moese family from?

You can see how Moese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moese family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Moese families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moese's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moese 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 Moese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moese. 50% of Moese men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Moese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Moese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moese 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Moese. 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 217 military records available for the last name Moese. For the veterans among your Moese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moese lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Moese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moese in 1967 was 81, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moese 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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