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Mohs Family History

Mohs Surname Meaning

German: variant of Moos.

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


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Where is the Mohs family from?

You can see how Mohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mohs families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mohs's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mohs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohs 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 Mohs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohs. 30% of Mohs men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Mohs women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mohs were Machinist and Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

What Mohs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohs 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Mohs. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mohs. For the veterans among your Mohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohs lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mohs in 1952 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohs 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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