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Moode Family History

Moode 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: Moore, Moody, Moede, Mood, Moose, Mode, Moone, Molde, Goode, Moodie

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Where is the Moode family from?

You can see how Moode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moode family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moode families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Moode families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moode's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Moode families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moode 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 Moode ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moode. 29% of Moode men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moode women worked as a Houseworker.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Moode family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moode 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 Moode. 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 116 military records available for the last name Moode. For the veterans among your Moode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moode lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Moode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moode in 1971 was 87, and 67 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moode

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moode 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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