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Moffitte Family History

Moffitte 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: Moffitt, Moffatt, Morfitt, Moffit, Moffett, Laffitte, Motte, Monforte

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Where is the Moffitte family from?

You can see how Moffitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffitte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moffitte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Moffitte families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Moffitte's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Moffitte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moffitte 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 85 census records available for the last name Moffitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffitte 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 Moffitte. 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 52 military records available for the last name Moffitte. For the veterans among your Moffitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffitte lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Moffitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moffitte in 1975 was 32, and 95 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moffitte 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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