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Moehsmer Family History

Moehsmer 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: Boehmer, Messmer, Moessner, Mesmer, Moeser, Messer, Mortimer, Roemer

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Where is the Moehsmer family from?

You can see how Moehsmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehsmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moehsmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Moehsmer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Moehsmer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Moehsmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moehsmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Moehsmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehsmer 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 Moehsmer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Moehsmer. For the veterans among your Moehsmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehsmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Moehsmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Moehsmer in 1963 was 68, and 44 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moehsmer 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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