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Moisey Family History

Moisey Surname Meaning

see Moysey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moisey family from?

You can see how Moisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Moisey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 19 Moisey families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Moisey's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Moisey families in 1891.
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What did your Moisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Partner With Father and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moisey. 34% of Moisey men worked as a Partner With Father and 89% of Moisey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moisey were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Partner With Father
    34%
  • Market Gardener farme
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Moisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moisey 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Moisey. 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 185 military records available for the last name Moisey. For the veterans among your Moisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moisey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Moisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moisey in 1980 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moisey 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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