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Moch Name Meaning

German (also Möch): variant of Mock Polish: unflattering nickname from moch in either of its senses ‘insect’ and ‘wheedler’. Sorbian: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Mo- such as Mojmir based on Old Slavic mojь ‘my’.

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


Similar surnames: Hoch, Mock, Koch, Zoch, Loch, Mach, Roch, Boch, Mech, Horch

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Where is the Moch family from?

You can see how Moch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Moch families living in Alberta. This was about 90% of all the recorded Moch's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Moch families in 1911.
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What did your Moch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Moch. 100% of Moch men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moch. 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 Moch. For the veterans among your Moch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Moch in 1955 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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