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Moffatt Family History

Moffatt Surname Meaning

Scottish and northern English: habitational name from Moffatt in Dumfriesshire, a placename with uncertain etymology.

This name has been established in Ireland since the 17th century, especially in the form Moffett.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moffatt family from?

You can see how Moffatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moffatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 429 Moffatt families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Moffatt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moffatt families in 1891.
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What did your Moffatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moffatt. 14% of Moffatt men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Moffatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moffatt were Bank Clerk and Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Bank Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 81,000 census records available for the last name Moffatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffatt 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 29,000 immigration records available for the last name Moffatt. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Moffatt. For the veterans among your Moffatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffatt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Moffatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Moffatt in 1951 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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