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Moyce Family History

Moyce Surname Meaning

see Moyse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moyce family from?

You can see how Moyce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moyce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Moyce families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Moyce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moyce families in 1891.
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What did your Moyce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moyce. 58% of Moyce men worked as a Builders Labourer and 89% of Moyce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moyce were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    58%
  • General Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    4%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Moyce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Moyce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyce 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Moyce. 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 210 military records available for the last name Moyce. For the veterans among your Moyce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyce lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Moyce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moyce in 1965 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyce 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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