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Moehler Family History

Moehler 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: Moehle, Mehler, Poehler, Oehler, Boehler, Moeller, Mohler, Woehler

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Where is the Moehler family from?

You can see how Moehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Moehler families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Moehler's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Moehler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Moehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehler 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Moehler. 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 86 military records available for the last name Moehler. For the veterans among your Moehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Moehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Moehler in 1965 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moehler 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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