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Moysen Family History

Moysen 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: Moyse, Momsen, Monsen, Boysen, Moses, Olsen, Mayen, Morgen, Osen

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Where is the Moysen family from?

You can see how Moysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moysen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Moysen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Moysen families living in Denbighshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Moysen's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Moysen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moysen 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 Moysen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Moysen. 100% of Moysen 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 Moysen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Moysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moysen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Moysen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Moysen. For the veterans among your Moysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moysen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Moysen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Moysen in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moysen 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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