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Moffer Family History

Moffer 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: Offer, Coffer, Moffet, Soffer, Hoffer, Loffer, Offen, Confer, Moder

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Where is the Moffer family from?

You can see how Moffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moffer families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Moffer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moffer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moffer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Moffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffer 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Moffer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Moffer. For the veterans among your Moffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffer lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Moffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moffer in 1993 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moffer 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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