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Moffei Family History

Moffei 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: Moffet, Maffei, Offen, Coffey, Offer, Coffer, Koffel, Ioffe, Joffe

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Where is the Moffei family from?

You can see how Moffei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moffei families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moffei's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moffei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moffei 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 97 census records available for the last name Moffei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffei 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Moffei. 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 18 military records available for the last name Moffei. For the veterans among your Moffei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffei lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Moffei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Moffei in 1969 was 85, and 65 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moffei 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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