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Moehlen Family History

Moehlen 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: Moehle, Mehle, Boehle, Bohlen, Poehlein, Molen, Behlen, Koehnen

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Where is the Moehlen family from?

You can see how Moehlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moehlen family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Moehlen's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Moehlen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Moehlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehlen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Moehlen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Moehlen. For the veterans among your Moehlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehlen lifespan?

Average Moehlen life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moehlen 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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