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Moffat Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Moffatt .

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


Similar surnames: Moffet, Moffit, Moffatt, Moffitt, Moffett, Mowat, Horvat, Poff

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Where is the Moffat family from?

You can see how Moffat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moffat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 432 Moffat families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Moffat's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moffat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moffat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moffat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Moffat. 44% of Moffat men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Moffat women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moffat were Clerk and Income. .

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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
    44%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Laborer
    5%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Income
    12%
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Census Records

There are 98,000 census records available for the last name Moffat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffat 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 18,000 immigration records available for the last name Moffat. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Moffat. For the veterans among your Moffat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffat lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Moffat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moffat in 1946 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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