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Moerlien Family History

Moerlien 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, Berlin, Melin, Marien, Morley, Morgen, Serlin, Mortier, Merin

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Where is the Moerlien family from?

You can see how Moerlien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerlien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moerlien family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Moerlien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moerlien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerlien 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 Moerlien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Locomotive Engineer
    100%

What Moerlien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Moerlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerlien 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Moerlien. 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 41 military records available for the last name Moerlien. For the veterans among your Moerlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerlien lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Moerlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moerlien in 1971 was 70, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moerlien 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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