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Moxter Family History

Moxter 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: Morter, Moster, Monter, Molter, Motter, Mixter, Porter, Master, Oster

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Where is the Moxter family from?

You can see how Moxter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moxter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moxter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Moxter families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Moxter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Moxter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moxter 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 Moxter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moxter. 100% of Moxter men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Moxter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Moxter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moxter 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Moxter. 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 174 military records available for the last name Moxter. For the veterans among your Moxter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moxter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Moxter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moxter in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moxter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moxter 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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