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Mouy Family History

Mouy 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: Moy, Mory, Mou, Mouw, Houy, Moudy, Mody, Moul, Moua, May

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Where is the Mouy family from?

You can see how Mouy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mouy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mouy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mouy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mouy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mouy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mouy 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 324 census records available for the last name Mouy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mouy 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Mouy. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mouy. For the veterans among your Mouy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mouy lifespan?

Average Mouy life expectancy in 1991 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mouy 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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