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Moellman Family History

Moellman 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: Mellman, Moehlman, Mollman, Bellman, Sellman, Moerman, Wellman

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Where is the Moellman family from?

You can see how Moellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moellman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Moellman families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Moellman's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Moellman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moellman 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 Moellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moellman. 50% of Moellman men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Moellman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moellman were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Moellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Moellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moellman 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Moellman. 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 82 military records available for the last name Moellman. For the veterans among your Moellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moellman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Moellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moellman in 1962 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moellman 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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