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Moak Family History

Moak Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mock.

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


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Where is the Moak family from?

You can see how Moak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Moak families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Moak's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Moak families in 1911.
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What did your Moak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Moak. 100% of Moak men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Moak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moak 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Moak. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Moak. For the veterans among your Moak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moak lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Moak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Moak in 1945 was 24, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moak 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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