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Moellenhoff Family History

Moellenhoff Surname 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: Mollenkopf, Mehlhoff, Meyerhoff, Wellendorf, Dodenhoff, Lenhoff

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Where is the Moellenhoff family from?

You can see how Moellenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moellenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moellenhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Moellenhoff family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Moellenhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Moellenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moellenhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moellenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moellenhoff. 50% of Moellenhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moellenhoff women worked as a Clerical.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Moellenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Moellenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moellenhoff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Moellenhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Moellenhoff. For the veterans among your Moellenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moellenhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Moellenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Moellenhoff in 1968 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moellenhoff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moellenhoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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