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Moller Family History

Moller Surname Meaning

North German (also Möller) and Danish (Møller): occupational name for a miller (see Moeller). The surname Möller of German origin is also found in the Netherlands and some other European countries (compare 2 below).

Compare also Moler Swedish (Möller): occupational name for a miller of either German or Danish origin (see 1 above).

English: variant of Mellor.

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


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Where is the Moller family from?

You can see how Moller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 63 Moller families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Moller's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moller families in 1891.
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What did your Moller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moller. 50% of Moller men worked as a Carpenter and 72% of Moller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moller were Chartered Accountant and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Chartered Accountant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

There are 77,000 census records available for the last name Moller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moller 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 56,000 immigration records available for the last name Moller. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Moller. For the veterans among your Moller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moller lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Moller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1954. The average life expectancy for Moller in 1945 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

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