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Moersfelder Family History

Moersfelder 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: Doerfler, Marsteller, Kleinfelder, Mossholder, Merfeld, Roeseler

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Where is the Moersfelder family from?

You can see how Moersfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moersfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moersfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Moersfelder families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Moersfelder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moersfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moersfelder 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 Moersfelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Moersfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Moersfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moersfelder 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Moersfelder. 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 28 military records available for the last name Moersfelder. For the veterans among your Moersfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moersfelder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Moersfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Moersfelder in 1962 was 84, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moersfelder 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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