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Moffale Family History

Moffale 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: Moffatt, Moffat, Moffa, Mondale, Mole, Molle, Mchale, Hoffart, Coufal

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Where is the Moffale family from?

You can see how Moffale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffale family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Moffale families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Moffale family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moffale's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Moffale families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Moffale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Moffale. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moffale. For the veterans among your Moffale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moffale

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