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Moister Family History

Moister 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: Meister, Moster, Mister, Foister, Master, Oster, Minter, Forster

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Where is the Moister family from?

You can see how Moister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Moister families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Moister's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moister 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 Moister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moister. 60% of Moister 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moister 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Moister. 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 197 military records available for the last name Moister. For the veterans among your Moister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moister lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Moister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moister in 1966 was 69, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moister 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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