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Moffett Name Meaning

Scottish northern English and northern Irish: variant of Moffatt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maffett, Moffet, Moffitt, Muffett, Moffatt, Moffit, Moffat, Mullett

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Where is the Moffett family from?

You can see how Moffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moffett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 68 Moffett families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Moffett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moffett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moffett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Moffett. 52% of Moffett men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Moffett women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moffett were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Moffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffett 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Moffett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Moffett. For the veterans among your Moffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffett lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Moffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Moffett in 1941 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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