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Moehl Family History

Moehl 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: Mehl, Oehl, Moehle, Mohl, Roehl, Hoehl, Moehn, Voehl, Woehl, Koehl

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Where is the Moehl family from?

You can see how Moehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Moehl families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Moehl's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Moehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moehl 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 Moehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moehl. 50% of Moehl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moehl women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Moehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Moehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehl 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Moehl. 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 178 military records available for the last name Moehl. For the veterans among your Moehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Moehl in 1962 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moehl 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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