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Moester Family History

Moester 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: Mester, Meester, Moster, Oester, Boester, Koester, Moeser, Master

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Where is the Moester family from?

You can see how Moester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moester family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moester's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Moester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moester 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 76 census records available for the last name Moester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moester 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Moester. 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 21 military records available for the last name Moester. For the veterans among your Moester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moester lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Moester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Moester in 1965 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moester 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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