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Moffat Family History

Moffat Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Moffatt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moffat family from?

You can see how Moffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moffat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 347 Moffat families living in Cumberland. This was about 22% of all the recorded Moffat's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Moffat families in 1891.
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What did your Moffat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moffat. 12% of Moffat men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Moffat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moffat were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Police Constable
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 98,000 census records available for the last name Moffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffat 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Moffat. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Moffat. For the veterans among your Moffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffat lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Moffat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moffat in 1946 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moffat 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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