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Moebus Family History

Moebus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Moebius, Moes, Debus, Phebus, Moers, Kobus, Moncus, Mehus, Mietus

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Where is the Moebus family from?

You can see how Moebus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moebus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Moebus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Moebus families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Moebus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Moebus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moebus 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 Moebus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moebus. 20% of Moebus men worked as an Agent.

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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

  • Agent
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Attorney
    20%
  • Auto Mechanic
    20%

What Moebus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Moebus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moebus 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Moebus. 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 355 military records available for the last name Moebus. For the veterans among your Moebus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moebus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moebus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Moebus in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moebus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moebus 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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