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Moehn Family History

Moehn Surname Meaning

German (Möhn): habitational name from a place called Möhn near Trier. Compare Mohn.

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


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Where is the Moehn family from?

You can see how Moehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Moehn families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Moehn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Moehn families in 1880.
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What did your Moehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moehn. 27% of Moehn men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Moehn women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moehn were Telegraph Operator and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Telegraph Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Moehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehn 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Moehn. 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 138 military records available for the last name Moehn. For the veterans among your Moehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Moehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moehn in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moehn 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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