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Moyah Family History

Moyah 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: Moya, Mohan, Mora, Moy, Mota, Moran, Mola, Moat, Goya, Noah

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Where is the Moyah family from?

You can see how Moyah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Moyah families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Moyah families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Moyah's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Moyah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyah 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 Moyah ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Moyah. 100% of Moyah men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Moyah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Moyah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyah 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 Moyah. 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 26 military records available for the last name Moyah. For the veterans among your Moyah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyah lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Moyah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Moyah in 1969 was 46, and 61 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moyah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyah 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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