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Moersh Family History

Moersh 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: Moers, Moes, Morsch, Moors, Moyers, Marsh, Myers, Moench, Miers

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Where is the Moersh family from?

You can see how Moersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moersh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Moersh families living in Wisconsin. This was about 81% of all the recorded Moersh's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Moersh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moersh 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 104 census records available for the last name Moersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moersh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Moersh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Moersh. For the veterans among your Moersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moersh lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Moersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Moersh in 1989 was 90, and 88 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moersh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moersh 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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