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Moyat Family History

Moyat 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: Moat, Moya, Monat, Mowat, Donat, Mohan, Mort, Mora, Morant, Moy

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Where is the Moyat family from?

You can see how Moyat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moyat family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moyat's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Moyat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyat 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 64 census records available for the last name Moyat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyat 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Moyat. 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 Moyat. For the veterans among your Moyat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyat lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Moyat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moyat in 1985 was 86, and 87 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyat 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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