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Moison Family History

Moison 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: Maison, Monson, Moisan, Morison, Morson, Musson, Moron, Moon, Mosso

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Where is the Moison family from?

You can see how Moison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 57 Moison families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Moison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moison families in 1911.
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What did your Moison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Moison. 28% of Moison men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Moison women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moison were Farmer and Journalier. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    28%
  • Journalier
    28%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moison 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Moison. 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 256 military records available for the last name Moison. For the veterans among your Moison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Moison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moison in 1967 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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