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Moitt Family History

Moitt 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: Mott, Moist, Ott, Cott, Mort, Lott, Pott, Most, Bott, Mont

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Where is the Moitt family from?

You can see how Moitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Moitt families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Moitt's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Moitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moitt 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 Moitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moitt. 100% of Moitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Moitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moitt 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Moitt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Moitt. For the veterans among your Moitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Moitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Moitt in 1967 was 76, and 61 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moitt 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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