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Moitz Family History

Moitz 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: Moritz, Motz, Moltz, Mitz, Montz, Meitz, Mootz, Mort, Metz, Kotz

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Where is the Moitz family from?

You can see how Moitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Moitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Moitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moitz 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 Moitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Diatician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moitz. 50% of Moitz women worked as a Diatician.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Diatician
    50%
  • Dry Cleaners
    50%

What Moitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Moitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moitz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Moitz. 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 48 military records available for the last name Moitz. For the veterans among your Moitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moitz lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1998, in the United States, Moitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Moitz in 1946 was 49, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moitz 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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