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Mohair Family History

Mohair 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: Mohabir, Mohar, Mohan, Mair, Mcnair, Mohr, Mahabir, Moher, Hair

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Where is the Mohair family from?

You can see how Mohair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohair family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohair families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mohair family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mohair's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mohair families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohair 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 Mohair ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Mohair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Mohair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohair 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mohair. 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 58 military records available for the last name Mohair. For the veterans among your Mohair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohair lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mohair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mohair in 1966 was 74, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohair 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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