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Moffa Family History

Moffa Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly southern): nickname from southern dialect moffa ‘mold’ also ‘moss’ figuratively ‘haughty person’.

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


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Where is the Moffa family from?

You can see how Moffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moffa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Moffa families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Moffa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moffa families in 1911.
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What did your Moffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moffa. 29% of Moffa men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Moffa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moffa were Truck Driver and Secretary.

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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
    29%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Presser
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moffa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moffa. 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 613 military records available for the last name Moffa. For the veterans among your Moffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moffa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Moffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moffa in 1957 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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