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Mohlenhoff Family History

Mohlenhoff 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: Bohnhoff, Ohlendorf, Kohlhoff, Mehlhoff, Mollenkopf, Dodenhoff

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Where is the Mohlenhoff family from?

You can see how Mohlenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohlenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohlenhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Mohlenhoff families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mohlenhoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mohlenhoff families in 1880.
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What did your Mohlenhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohlenhoff. 55% of Mohlenhoff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mohlenhoff women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Manager
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mohlenhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 539 census records available for the last name Mohlenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohlenhoff 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Mohlenhoff. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mohlenhoff. For the veterans among your Mohlenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohlenhoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mohlenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mohlenhoff in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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