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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.
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. .
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.