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Mofat Family History

Mofat 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: Moat, Monat, Moffat, Mowat, Donat, Mohan, Mort, Mora, Morant, Most

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Where is the Mofat family from?

You can see how Mofat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mofat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mofat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Mofat families living in East Lothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mofat's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Mofat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mofat 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 174 census records available for the last name Mofat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mofat 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mofat. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mofat. For the veterans among your Mofat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mofat lifespan?

Average Mofat life expectancy in 1982 was 101 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mofat 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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