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Mohnsen Family History

Mohnsen 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: Johnsen, Monsen, Johnson, Munsen, Mounsey, Johansen, Bohnen, Monson

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Where is the Mohnsen family from?

You can see how Mohnsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohnsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mohnsen families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mohnsen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Mohnsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohnsen 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 Mohnsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohnsen. 100% of Mohnsen men worked as a Farming and 100% of Mohnsen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mohnsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Mohnsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohnsen 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mohnsen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mohnsen. For the veterans among your Mohnsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohnsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mohnsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mohnsen in 1965 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohnsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohnsen 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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