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Moitoso Family History

Moitoso Surname Meaning

Portuguese: topographic name from a derivative of moita ‘thicket’.

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


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You can see how Moitoso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moitoso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moitoso families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Moitoso family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Moitoso's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Moitoso families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Moitoso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moitoso 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Moitoso. 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 Moitoso. For the veterans among your Moitoso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moitoso lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Moitoso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moitoso in 1967 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

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