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Moersdorf Family History

Moersdorf 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: Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Oberdorf, Bergdorf, Overdorf, Beyersdorf

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Where is the Moersdorf family from?

You can see how Moersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moersdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moersdorf family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Moersdorf's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Moersdorf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Moersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moersdorf 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Moersdorf. 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 54 military records available for the last name Moersdorf. For the veterans among your Moersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moersdorf lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Moersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Moersdorf in 1959 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moersdorf 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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