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Origins of the Moxam surname

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About the Moxams

We have a total number of 606 records for people with the last name Moxam.

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Where do most Moxams live?

In 1921, most Moxams lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Moxams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 534 records for the Moxam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Moxams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Moxams.

What are the most common Moxam first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Moxams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Moxams in 1921
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9

Lab

8

Cotton Weaver

4

Charwoman

3

House Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Moxams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

14

Lab

8

Farm Labourer

5

Labourer Agricultural

5

Painter

5

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