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Moffeit Family History

Moffeit 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: Moffet, Moffit, Moffett, Moffatt, Meffert, Hoffert, Moffat, Coffelt

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Where is the Moffeit family from?

You can see how Moffeit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffeit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moffeit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Moffeit family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moffeit's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Moffeit families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moffeit 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 147 census records available for the last name Moffeit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffeit 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Moffeit. 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 50 military records available for the last name Moffeit. For the veterans among your Moffeit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffeit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Moffeit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moffeit in 1963 was 54, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moffeit 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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