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Moenter Family History

Moenter 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: Monter, Menter, Minter, Pointer, Montero, Mente, Boenker, Monte

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Where is the Moenter family from?

You can see how Moenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moenter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Moenter families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Moenter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moenter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moenter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moenter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Moenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moenter 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Moenter. 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 55 military records available for the last name Moenter. For the veterans among your Moenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moenter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moenter in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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