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Moyniham Family History

Moyniham 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: Moynihan, Moynahan, Monica, Monahan, Downham, Bonham, Mangham

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Where is the Moyniham family from?

You can see how Moyniham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyniham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moyniham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Moyniham families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Moyniham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moyniham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyniham 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 Moyniham ancestors do for a living?

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

What Moyniham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moyniham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyniham 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Moyniham. 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 133 military records available for the last name Moyniham. For the veterans among your Moyniham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyniham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moyniham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moyniham in 1962 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moyniham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyniham 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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