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Moisan Family History

Moisan Name Meaning

Breton: from the Old French oblique case of the personal name Moïse a French form of Moses .

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


Similar surnames: Moise, Morvan, Maison, Voisin, Morgan, Mohan, Milan, Moran, Mossman

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Where is the Moisan family from?

You can see how Moisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moisan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moisan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 373 Moisan families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Moisan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Moisan families in 1911.
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What did your Moisan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Modiste were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Moisan. 26% of Moisan men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Moisan women worked as a Modiste. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moisan were Farmer and Mnagre. .

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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
    26%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Charretier
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Modiste
    28%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Servante
    19%
  • Mnagre
    19%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Moisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moisan 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 Moisan. 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 Moisan. For the veterans among your Moisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moisan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Moisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Moisan in 1955 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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