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Moerlein Family History

Moerlein 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: Merlin, Poehlein, Mcerlean, Doerflein, Morein, Oehrlein, Bierlein

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Where is the Moerlein family from?

You can see how Moerlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moerlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Moerlein families living in Ohio. This was about 94% of all the recorded Moerlein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moerlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Moerlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerlein 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Moerlein. 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 38 military records available for the last name Moerlein. For the veterans among your Moerlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerlein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Moerlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Moerlein in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerlein 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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