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Moyland Family History

Moyland 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: Hoyland, Morland, Mayland, Boyland, Moylan, Moland, Holland, Boland

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Where is the Moyland family from?

You can see how Moyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moyland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Moyland families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Moyland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moyland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moyland. 67% of Moyland men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moyland women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Moyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Moyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyland 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Moyland. 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 105 military records available for the last name Moyland. For the veterans among your Moyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyland lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1979, in the United States, Moyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moyland in 1975 was 66, and 87 in 1979.

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