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Moythan Family History

Moythan 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: Mohan, Monahan, Moynihan, Moylan, Morahan, Molchan, Roytman, Worthan

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Where is the Moythan family from?

You can see how Moythan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moythan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Moythan families living in Herefordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Moythan's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Moythan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Moythan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moythan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Moythan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Moythan. For the veterans among your Moythan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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