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Moffiet Family History

Moffiet 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, Moffitt, Moffatt, Morfitt, Moffat, Moffett, Coffie

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Where is the Moffiet family from?

You can see how Moffiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffiet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Moffiet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moffiet family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moffiet's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Moffiet families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Moffiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffiet 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Moffiet. 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 10 military records available for the last name Moffiet. For the veterans among your Moffiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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