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Moyet Family History

Moyet Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from Le Moyet the name of two places in Isère. This surname is also found in Puerto Rico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moyet family from?

You can see how Moyet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moyet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Moyet families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Moyet's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Moyet families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyet 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 Moyet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moyet. 34% of Moyet men worked as an Agricultor.

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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

  • Agricultor
    34%
  • Propietario
    34%
  • Jomalero
    34%

What Moyet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Moyet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyet 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Moyet. 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 56 military records available for the last name Moyet. For the veterans among your Moyet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyet lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Moyet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moyet in 1976 was 68, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyet 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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