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Mohun Family History

Mohun Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Moon. Irish: variant of Mohan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mohun family from?

You can see how Mohun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohun families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Mohun families living in Durham. This was about 51% of all the recorded Mohun's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mohun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohun 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 Mohun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mohun. 73% of Mohun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    10%

What Mohun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mohun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohun 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Mohun. 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 239 military records available for the last name Mohun. For the veterans among your Mohun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohun lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mohun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mohun in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohun 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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