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Moisley Family History

Moisley Surname Meaning

see Moseley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Moisley family from?

You can see how Moisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moisley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Moisley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Moisley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Moisley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moisley. 100% of Moisley men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Moisley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moisley 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Moisley. 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 62 military records available for the last name Moisley. For the veterans among your Moisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moisley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Moisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Moisley in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moisley 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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