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Mokan Family History

Mokan 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: Mohan, Moran, Mogan, Moan, Moman, Mikan, Kan, Man, Mora, Morant

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Where is the Mokan family from?

You can see how Mokan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mokan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mokan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mokan family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mokan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mokan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mokan 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 Mokan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mokan. 100% of Mokan 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%

What Mokan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Mokan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mokan 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Mokan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mokan. For the veterans among your Mokan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mokan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mokan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mokan in 1968 was 35, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mokan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mokan 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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