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Mooyer Family History

Mooyer 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: Moyer, Moorer, Moore, Cooper, Boozer, Meyer, Mayer, Looper, Moder

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Where is the Mooyer family from?

You can see how Mooyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mooyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mooyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mooyer families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mooyer's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mooyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mooyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Mooyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mooyer 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mooyer. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mooyer. For the veterans among your Mooyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mooyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Mooyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mooyer in 1973 was 86, and 96 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mooyer 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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