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Moxcey Family History

Moxcey 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: Moxley, Moxey, Mosley, Morley, Maxey, Oxley, Marcey, Money, Mourey

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Where is the Moxcey family from?

You can see how Moxcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moxcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moxcey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Moxcey families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Moxcey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moxcey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moxcey 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 Moxcey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Moxcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Moxcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moxcey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Moxcey. 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 82 military records available for the last name Moxcey. For the veterans among your Moxcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moxcey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Moxcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Moxcey in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moxcey 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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