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Moylett Family History

Moylett 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: Mollett, Mollet, Coslett, Follett, Tollett, Millett, Corlett, Marlett

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Where is the Moylett family from?

You can see how Moylett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moylett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moylett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Moylett family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Moylett's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Moylett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moylett 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 Moylett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Improver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moylett. 100% of Moylett men worked as a Tailors Improver and 100% of Moylett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Tailors Improver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Moylett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Moylett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moylett 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Moylett. 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 70 military records available for the last name Moylett. For the veterans among your Moylett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moylett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Moylett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moylett in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moylett 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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