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Moisa Family History

Moisa Surname Meaning

Romanian and Jewish (from Romania): from the male personal name Moisa a Romanian colloquial form of Moise (see Moses).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moisa family from?

You can see how Moisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moisa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moisa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Moisa families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Moisa's in USA. California had the highest population of Moisa families in 1880.
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What did your Moisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moisa. 50% of Moisa men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Moisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Moisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moisa 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Moisa. 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 167 military records available for the last name Moisa. For the veterans among your Moisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moisa lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moisa in 1962 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moisa 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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