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Moesner Family History

Moesner 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: Roesner, Moessner, Miesner, Mosner, Mesner, Moeser, Messer, Moser

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Where is the Moesner family from?

You can see how Moesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Moesner families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Moesner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Moesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moesner 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 Moesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moesner. 60% of Moesner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moesner women worked as a Housewife.

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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%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Moesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Moesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moesner 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Moesner. 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 78 military records available for the last name Moesner. For the veterans among your Moesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moesner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Moesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moesner in 1968 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moesner 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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