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Moffley Family History

Moffley 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: Muffley, Mosley, Morley, Coffey, Moffet, Motley, Koffler, Diffley

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Where is the Moffley family from?

You can see how Moffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moffley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Moffley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Moffley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moffley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Moffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Moffley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Moffley. For the veterans among your Moffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moffley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moffley

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