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Moyé Family History

Moyé Surname 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: Moy, Moya, Moye, May, Mori, Moss, Mole, Loy, Mort, More

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Where is the Moyé family from?

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What did your Moyé ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moyé. 23% of Moyé men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Moyé women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moyé were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Cook
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moyé. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyé 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Moyé. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moyé. For the veterans among your Moyé ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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