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Moir Family History

Moir Name Meaning

Scottish (eastern): nickname from Gaelic mòr ‘big’.

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


Similar surnames: Moor, Mair, Mir, Muir, Mow, Meir, Dorr, Moers, Mory, Main

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Where is the Moir family from?

You can see how Moir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moir family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moir families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 142 Moir families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Moir's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moir ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moir. 12% of Moir men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Moir women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moir were Floor Mill Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Railway Clerk
    7%
  • Joiner
    7%
  • Floor Mill Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
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Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Moir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moir 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Moir. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Moir. For the veterans among your Moir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moir lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Moir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moir in 1947 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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