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Moyar Family History

Moyar 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: Moya, Boyar, Moyer, Morar, Mohar, Omar, Mohan, Mora, Magyar, Meyer

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Where is the Moyar family from?

You can see how Moyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moyar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Moyar families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Moyar's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Moyar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyar 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 Moyar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moyar. 45% of Moyar men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Moyar women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moyar were Chauffeur and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    40%
  • Home
    20%
  • Stone
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Moyar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Moyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyar 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Moyar. 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 143 military records available for the last name Moyar. For the veterans among your Moyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Moyar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Moyar in 1964 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyar 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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