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Moerder Family History

Moerder 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: Moeder, Herder, Moder, Mercer, Koerner, Norder, Molder, Marder

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Where is the Moerder family from?

You can see how Moerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moerder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Moerder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Moerder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Moerder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerder 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 Moerder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Moerder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Moerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerder 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Moerder. 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 61 military records available for the last name Moerder. For the veterans among your Moerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Moerder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Moerder in 1964 was 86, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moerder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerder 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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