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Moistner Family History

Moistner 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: Meissner, Kostner, Meister, Kistner, Koestner, Moster, Mistler

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Where is the Moistner family from?

You can see how Moistner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moistner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Moistner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Moistner families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Moistner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moistner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moistner 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 Moistner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Moistner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Moistner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moistner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Moistner. 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 129 military records available for the last name Moistner. For the veterans among your Moistner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moistner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Moistner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Moistner in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moistner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moistner 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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