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Moerer Family History

Moerer 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: Mourer, Moeder, Mowrer, Moorer, Moeser, Moore, More, Meyer, Maurer

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Where is the Moerer family from?

You can see how Moerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Moerer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Moerer families living in Shropshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Moerer's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Moerer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerer 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 Moerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moerer. 78% of Moerer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Moerer women worked as a Housework.

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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
    78%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Moerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Moerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerer 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Moerer. 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 85 military records available for the last name Moerer. For the veterans among your Moerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Moerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Moerer in 1945 was 33, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moerer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerer 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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