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Moira Family History

Moira 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: Mora, Mira, Moura, Morra, Moir, Mori, Moore, Mort, Mura, More

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Where is the Moira family from?

You can see how Moira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moira family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moira families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Moira family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moira's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Moira families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moira 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 379 census records available for the last name Moira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moira 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Moira. 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 12 military records available for the last name Moira. For the veterans among your Moira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moira lifespan?

Average Moira life expectancy in 1975 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moira 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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