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Moisse Family History

Moisse 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: Moise, Boisse, Moss, Fosse, Masse, Cosse, Meise, Mosso, Mose, Bosse

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Where is the Moisse family from?

You can see how Moisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moisse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moisse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Moisse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Moisse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moisse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moisse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Moisse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Moisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moisse 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Moisse. 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 25 military records available for the last name Moisse. For the veterans among your Moisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moisse lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Moisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moisse in 1970 was 75, and 81 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moisse 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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