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Moellering Name Meaning

German (Westphalia; Möllering): patronymic from Moeller .

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


Similar surnames: Meyering, Woltering, Oehlerking, Elfering, Gonnering, Moring

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Where is the Moellering family from?

You can see how Moellering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moellering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moellering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Moellering families living in Texas. This was about 34% of all the recorded Moellering's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Moellering families in 1880.
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What did your Moellering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moellering. 28% of Moellering men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Moellering women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moellering were Salesman 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Stock Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moellering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moellering 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Moellering. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 201 military records available for the last name Moellering. For the veterans among your Moellering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moellering lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moellering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moellering in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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