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Moake Family History

Moake Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mock.

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


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Where is the Moake family from?

You can see how Moake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moake family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moake families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Moake families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Moake's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moake families in 1911.
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What did your Moake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moake. 56% of Moake men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Moake women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moake were Machine Operator and House.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • House
    50%

What Moake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moake 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Moake. 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 201 military records available for the last name Moake. For the veterans among your Moake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moake lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Moake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moake in 1965 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moake 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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