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Moynes Family History

Moynes Surname Meaning

variant of Moyne with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Moynes family from?

You can see how Moynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Moynes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Moynes families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moynes's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Moynes families in 1891.
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What did your Moynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moynes. 100% of Moynes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moynes 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Moynes. 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 125 military records available for the last name Moynes. For the veterans among your Moynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moynes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Moynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moynes in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2000.

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