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Moyrs Family History

Moyrs 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: Moors, Moyers, Moers, Moyes, Mori, Moore, Moses, Moss, Mort, Morris

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Where is the Moyrs family from?

You can see how Moyrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyrs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Moyrs families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Moyrs families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Moyrs's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Moyrs families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Moyrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyrs 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Moyrs. 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 9 military records available for the last name Moyrs. For the veterans among your Moyrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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