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Moehr Family History

Moehr 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: Mohr, Loehr, Roehr, Woehr, Moehn, Mehr, Boehm, Nohr, Kehr, Mier

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Where is the Moehr family from?

You can see how Moehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Moehr families living in Texas. This was about 24% of all the recorded Moehr's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Moehr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moehr 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 Moehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moehr. 50% of Moehr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Moehr women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Moehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Moehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moehr 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Moehr. 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 75 military records available for the last name Moehr. For the veterans among your Moehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Moehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moehr in 1963 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moehr 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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