Mohn Family History

Mohn Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a grower of poppies from Middle High German mān ‘poppy’. This name reflects the significance of poppies in the region and the agricultural practices associated with them.

Additionally, it derives from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Monrad, composed of the elements mun ‘spirit thought’ + rāt ‘counsel’. This suggests an intrinsic connection between the name and qualities such as wisdom and thoughtfulness.

The combination of these roots illustrates the cultural importance of both agriculture and personal attributes in the naming conventions of Germanic societies.

Furthermore, Möhn is related and can be referenced in the context of this name, emphasizing the link to poppy cultivation.

For more insights, see Moehn, which may provide additional context or variations of the name.

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

Similar surnames: Mohr, Hohn, Bohn, Rohn, Sohn, John, Kohn, Moon, Moen, Mock

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You can see how Mohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Mohn families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohn's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mohn families in 1911.

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What did your Mohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mohn.

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Labourer

43%

Electrician

29%

Farmer

29%

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What is the average Mohn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mohn in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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Mohn Surname Meaning

The combination of these roots illustrates the cultural importance of both agriculture and personal attributes in the naming conventions of Germanic societies.

Furthermore, Möhn is related and can be referenced in the context of this name, emphasizing the link to poppy cultivation.

For more insights, see Moehn, which may provide additional context or variations of the name.

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

Where is the Mohn family from?

What did your Mohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mohn.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Labourer

43%

Electrician

29%

Farmer

29%

What Mohn family records will you find?

What is the average Mohn lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mohn in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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Mohn Surname Meaning

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