Origins of the Moir surname
About the Moirs
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Interesting facts about Moir
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Moir surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.
What are the most common Moir first names?
James
John
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Moirs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Moirs in 1921
Domestic Servant
152
Dressmaker
139
F S
123
Housekeeper
101
Annuitant
96
Common male occupations for Moirs in 1921
Farmer
211
Farm Servant
205
Blacksmith
126
Joiner
124
Baker
116
