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Moehlenhoff Family History

Moehlenhoff 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: Mehlhoff, Bohnhoff, Ohlendorf, Kohlhoff, Lehnhoff, Mollenkopf

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Where is the Moehlenhoff family from?

You can see how Moehlenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehlenhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Moehlenhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moehlenhoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Moehlenhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moehlenhoff 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 Moehlenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moehlenhoff. 72% of Moehlenhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moehlenhoff women worked as a Housework.

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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
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Moehlenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Moehlenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehlenhoff 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Moehlenhoff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Moehlenhoff. For the veterans among your Moehlenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehlenhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moehlenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moehlenhoff in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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