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Moudy Family History

Moudy Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Moody. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Moudy family from?

You can see how Moudy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moudy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moudy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Moudy families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Moudy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Moudy families in 1911.
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What did your Moudy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moudy. 25% of Moudy men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Moudy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moudy were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Moudy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Moudy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moudy 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Moudy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moudy. For the veterans among your Moudy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moudy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Moudy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moudy in 1960 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moudy 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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