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Moeder Family History

Moeder Surname Meaning

German (Möder): habitational name for someone from Moide (see Moede).

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


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Where is the Moeder family from?

You can see how Moeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Moeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Moeder families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Moeder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moeder families in 1891.
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What did your Moeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moeder. 100% of Moeder men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Moeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moeder 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Moeder. 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 363 military records available for the last name Moeder. For the veterans among your Moeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moeder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Moeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Moeder in 1956 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moeder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moeder 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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