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Moffas Family History

Moffas 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, Boffa, Moffet, Moffatt, Moras, Moffit, Hoffa, Soffa

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Where is the Moffas family from?

You can see how Moffas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moffas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Moffas family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moffas's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Moffas families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Moffas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Moffas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Moffas. For the veterans among your Moffas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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