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Mohen Family History

Mohen 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: Mohan, Moen, Moren, Molen, Mohn, Mogen, Moher, Cohen, Bohen, Moden

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Where is the Mohen family from?

You can see how Mohen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mohen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mohen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mohen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohen 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 Mohen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohen. 50% of Mohen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mohen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mohen were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Mohen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mohen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohen 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Mohen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Mohen. For the veterans among your Mohen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Mohen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mohen in 1966 was 47, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohen 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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