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Moyett Family History

Moyett 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: Boyett, Monett, Rowett, Mowatt, Lovett, Minett, Myatt, Mott, Moyers

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Where is the Moyett family from?

You can see how Moyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moyett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Moyett family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Moyett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Moyett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Moyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyett 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Moyett. 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 16 military records available for the last name Moyett. For the veterans among your Moyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Moyett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Moyett in 1965 was 72, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyett 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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