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Moyns Family History

Moyns 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: Mons, Moyes, Moses, Moss, Monk, Moy, Coyne, Mont, Moon, Means

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Where is the Moyns family from?

You can see how Moyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Moyns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Moyns families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Moyns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moyns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyns 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 Moyns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moyns. 75% of Moyns 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
    75%
  • Bar General
    25%

What Moyns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyns 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Moyns. 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 38 military records available for the last name Moyns. For the veterans among your Moyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyns lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Moyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Moyns in 1976 was 97, and 44 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyns 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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