Origins of the Moate surname
About the Moates
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Interesting facts about Moate
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We have for the Moate surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Moate first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Moates
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Moates in 1921
Living On Own Means
9
Dressmaker
8
Drapers Assistant
7
Domestic Servant
6
Farmers Daughter
5
Common male occupations for Moates in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
23
Farmer
21
Farmers Son
14
Farm Labourer
9
Clerk
8
