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Moyans Family History

Moyans 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: Moyano, Mohan, Morant, Means, Moran, Moya, Moyers, Omans, Morang

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Where is the Moyans family from?

You can see how Moyans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyans family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Moyans families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Moyans's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Moyans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Moyans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyans 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Moyans. 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 6 military records available for the last name Moyans. For the veterans among your Moyans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyans lifespan?

Average Moyans life expectancy in 1978 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyans 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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