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Moayer Family History

Moayer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mayer, Moyer, Sayer, Layer, Meyer, Maser, Hayer, Mayen, Mayor, Moder

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Where is the Moayer family from?

You can see how Moayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moayer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Moayer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Moayer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Moayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moayer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Moayer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Moayer. For the veterans among your Moayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moayer lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Moayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moayer in 1991 was 45, and 27 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moayer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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