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Moericke Family History

Moericke 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: Gericke, Morice, Mericle, Moerke, Morrice, Merrick, Roderick, Morioka

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Where is the Moericke family from?

You can see how Moericke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moericke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moericke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Moericke families living in Nebraska. This was about 55% of all the recorded Moericke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Moericke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moericke 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 Moericke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moericke. 100% of Moericke 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
    100%

What Moericke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Moericke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moericke 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Moericke. 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 210 military records available for the last name Moericke. For the veterans among your Moericke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moericke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Moericke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Moericke in 1966 was 71, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moericke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moericke 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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