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Moffett Family History

Moffett Surname Meaning

Scottish northern English and northern Irish: variant of Moffatt.

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


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Where is the Moffett family from?

You can see how Moffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moffett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 118 Moffett families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Moffett's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Moffett families in 1891.
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What did your Moffett 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 Moffett. 36% of Moffett men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Moffett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moffett were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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
    36%
  • Hairdresser
    22%
  • Master Plumber
    15%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

What Moffett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Moffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffett 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Moffett. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Moffett. For the veterans among your Moffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Moffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moffett in 1941 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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