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Moots Family History

Moots Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mutz.

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


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Where is the Moots family from?

You can see how Moots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moots family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Moots families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Moots's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moots families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moots 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 Moots ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moots. 28% of Moots men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Moots women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moots were Operator and 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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Moots family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moots 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Moots. 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 600 military records available for the last name Moots. For the veterans among your Moots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moots lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Moots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Moots in 1953 was 34, and 64 in 2004.

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