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Moyse Family History

Moyse Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Moses. English: variant of Moyes. French: variant of Moïse ‘Moses’ (see Moise).

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


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Where is the Moyse family from?

You can see how Moyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moyse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Moyse families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Moyse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moyse families in 1911.
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What did your Moyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Moyse. 67% of Moyse men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Moyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyse 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Moyse. 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 Moyse. For the veterans among your Moyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyse lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Moyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moyse in 1953 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moyse 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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