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Moquett Family History

Moquett Name 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: Roquet, Monnett, Moffett, Boquet, Jouett, Poquette, Mollett, Monett

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What did your Moquett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Moquett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Moquett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moquett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Moquett. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Moquett. For the veterans among your Moquett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moquett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Moquett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moquett in 1966 was 58, and 73 in 2002.

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