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Moens Family History

Moens 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: Moen, Moes, Moers, Mons, Goens, Joens, Soens, Moses, Meng, Moss

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Where is the Moens family from?

You can see how Moens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Moens families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Moens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moens 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 Moens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moens. 39% of Moens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moens women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Moens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moens 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Moens. 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 273 military records available for the last name Moens. For the veterans among your Moens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moens in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moens 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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