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Moffan Family History

Moffan 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: Moffat, Moffa, Mohan, Offen, Moran, Morgan, Coffin, Roffman, Morfin

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Where is the Moffan family from?

You can see how Moffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moffan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Moffan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Moffan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Moffan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moffan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Moffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Moffan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Moffan. For the veterans among your Moffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moffan 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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