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Mochow Family History

Mochow 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: Muchow, Rochow, Macho, Moch, Chow, Machon, Malchow, Zachow, Sochor

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Where is the Mochow family from?

You can see how Mochow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mochow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mochow family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mochow's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Mochow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mochow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Mochow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mochow 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mochow. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mochow. For the veterans among your Mochow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mochow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Mochow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mochow in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mochow 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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