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Moys Family History

Moys Surname Meaning

see Moyse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moys family from?

You can see how Moys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Moys families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Moys's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Moys families in 1891.
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What did your Moys ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Hoker dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moys. 100% of Moys men worked as a General Hoker dealer and 92% of Moys women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Hoker dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Daily Maid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moys 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Moys. 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 713 military records available for the last name Moys. For the veterans among your Moys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moys lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Moys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Moys in 1962 was 56, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moys 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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