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Moydell Family History

Moydell 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: Modell, Model, Odell, Bodell, Morell, Mowell, Cordell, Rydell, Rodell

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Where is the Moydell family from?

You can see how Moydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moydell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moydell families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moydell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Moydell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moydell 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 Moydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moydell. 100% of Moydell 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
    100%

What Moydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Moydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moydell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Moydell. 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 20 military records available for the last name Moydell. For the veterans among your Moydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moydell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Moydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Moydell in 1972 was 85, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moydell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moydell 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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