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Moett Family History

Moett 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: Mott, Goett, Monett, Ott, Cott, Brett, Mort, Lott, Metz, Pott

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Where is the Moett family from?

You can see how Moett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Moett families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Moett's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Moett families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moett 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 98 census records available for the last name Moett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moett 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Moett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Moett. For the veterans among your Moett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1988, in the United States, Moett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Moett in 1955 was 48, and 37 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moett 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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