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Mohl Family History

Mohl Name Meaning

North German (Möhl): variant of Moehle . Jewish (Ashkenazic): possibly from Hebrew mohel an occupational name meaning ‘circumciser’.

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


Similar surnames: Muhl, Pohl, Wohl, Mahl, Fohl, Mohn, Ohl, Bohl, Mohr, Mehl

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Where is the Mohl family from?

You can see how Mohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mohl families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mohl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mohl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohl. 16% of Mohl men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Mohl women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mohl were Manager 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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohl 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mohl. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mohl. For the veterans among your Mohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mohl in 1955 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

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