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Moefield Family History

Moefield Name 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: Mofield, Morefield, Bonfield, Mayfield, Cofield, Hosfield, Corfield

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Where is the Moefield family from?

You can see how Moefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moefield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Moefield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Moefield family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Moefield's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moefield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moefield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moefield. 72% of Moefield 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 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Moefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Moefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moefield 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 Moefield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Moefield. For the veterans among your Moefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moefield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Moefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moefield in 1968 was 59, and 82 in 2002.

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