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Moff Family History

Moff Surname Meaning

German: perhaps a nickname for a grumpy person from Hessian dialect moff Middle High German mupf.

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


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Where is the Moff family from?

You can see how Moff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Moff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Moff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moff families in 1911.
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What did your Moff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moff. 39% of Moff men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Moff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moff were Shovel Operator and Saleswoman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shovel Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Saleswoman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moff 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Moff. 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 306 military records available for the last name Moff. For the veterans among your Moff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moff lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Moff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moff in 1941 was 35, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moff 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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