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Moennighoff Family History

Moennighoff 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: Benninghoff, Melnikoff, Bohnhoff, Steinhoff, Langhoff, Monnig

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Where is the Moennighoff family from?

You can see how Moennighoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moennighoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Moennighoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Moennighoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moennighoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Moennighoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moennighoff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Moennighoff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Moennighoff. For the veterans among your Moennighoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moennighoff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Moennighoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Moennighoff in 1975 was 78, and 67 in 1993.

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