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Moffill Family History

Moffill 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: Offill, Monfils, Moffit, Moffitt, Morrill, Mill, Moll, Mcgill

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Where is the Moffill family from?

You can see how Moffill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moffill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Moffill families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Moffill's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Moffill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Moffill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Moffill. 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 5 military records available for the last name Moffill. For the veterans among your Moffill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffill lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moffill

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