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Moyo Family History

Moyo Name Meaning

South African (mainly Zimbabwe Malawi and Zambia): from a clan name meaning ‘heart’ in the Ndebele language.

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


Similar surnames: Moy, Moya, Moye, Moro, Mayo, May, Mori, Moss, Mole, Loy

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Where is the Moyo family from?

You can see how Moyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moyo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moyo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Moyo families living in Texas. This was about 41% of all the recorded Moyo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Moyo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moyo. 40% of Moyo men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Moyo women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moyo were Fireman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Fireman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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What Moyo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Moyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moyo 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Moyo. 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 82 military records available for the last name Moyo. For the veterans among your Moyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moyo lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Moyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moyo in 1989 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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