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Moyher Family History

Moyher 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: Moyer, Moher, Mosher, Mayher, Meyer, Mayer, Oyler, Moder, Kocher

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Where is the Moyher family from?

You can see how Moyher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moyher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Moyher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moyher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyher 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 104 census records available for the last name Moyher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyher 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Moyher. 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 64 military records available for the last name Moyher. For the veterans among your Moyher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moyher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moyher in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyher 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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