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Moyser Family History

Moyser Surname Meaning

variant of Moser.

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


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Where is the Moyser family from?

You can see how Moyser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moyser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Moyser families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Moyser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Moyser families in 1891.
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What did your Moyser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sheet Metal Worker Chocolate Factory and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moyser. 100% of Moyser men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker Chocolate Factory and 92% of Moyser 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

  • Sheet Metal Worker Chocolate Factory
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Moyser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moyser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyser 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Moyser. 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 112 military records available for the last name Moyser. For the veterans among your Moyser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyser lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Moyser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moyser in 1973 was 73, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moyser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyser 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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