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Moehrig Family History

Moehrig 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: Roehrig, Moehring, Rehrig, Moehling, Hoerig, Mehring, Mohring

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Where is the Moehrig family from?

You can see how Moehrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehrig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Moehrig families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Moehrig's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Moehrig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moehrig 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 Moehrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moehrig. 60% of Moehrig men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Moehrig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Moehrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehrig 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Moehrig. 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 38 military records available for the last name Moehrig. For the veterans among your Moehrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehrig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Moehrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Moehrig in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moehrig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moehrig 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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