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Moisio Family History

Moisio 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: Misko, Mosco, Mosso, Voisin, Cosio, Moises, Moise, Aloisio, Maisto

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Where is the Moisio family from?

You can see how Moisio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moisio family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moisio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Moisio families living in Massachusetts. This was about 13% of all the recorded Moisio's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Moisio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moisio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moisio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moisio. 55% of Moisio men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Moisio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moisio 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Moisio. 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 121 military records available for the last name Moisio. For the veterans among your Moisio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moisio lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Moisio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Moisio in 1960 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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