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Moeson Family History

Moeson 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: Monson, Morson, Musson, Moron, Moon, Mosso, Morton, Melson, Menon

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Where is the Moeson family from?

You can see how Moeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moeson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Moeson families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Moeson's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Moeson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moeson 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 59 census records available for the last name Moeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moeson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Moeson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Moeson. For the veterans among your Moeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moeson lifespan?

Average Moeson life expectancy in 1969 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moeson 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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