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Moffis Family History

Moffis 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: Moffit, Morris, Moris, Coffin, Molis, Morfin, Moffet, Monfils, Goffin

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Where is the Moffis family from?

You can see how Moffis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moffis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moffis family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moffis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Moffis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moffis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moffis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moffis. 58% of Moffis men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Moffis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Moffis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffis 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 immigration records available for the last name Moffis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Moffis. For the veterans among your Moffis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Moffis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moffis in 1966 was 70, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moffis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moffis 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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