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Moyens Family History

Moyens 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: Moyers, Moyes, Boyens, Moses, Mayen, Ovens, Mones, Moen, Oyen, Moes

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Where is the Moyens family from?

You can see how Moyens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Moyens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Moyens families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moyens's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Moyens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyens 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 Moyens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dress Designer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moyens. 100% of Moyens women worked as a Dress Designer.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dress Designer
    100%

What Moyens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Moyens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyens 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Moyens. 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 19 military records available for the last name Moyens. For the veterans among your Moyens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyens lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Moyens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moyens in 1988 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyens 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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