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Moyel Family History

Moyel 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: Model, Mosel, Morel, Moye, Moyer, Mogel, Motel, Moyes, Doyel, Borel

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Where is the Moyel family from?

You can see how Moyel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Moyel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moyel family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moyel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Moyel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyel 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 204 census records available for the last name Moyel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Moyel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Moyel. For the veterans among your Moyel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Moyel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Moyel in 1969 was 87, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyel 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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