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Mohawk Family History

Mohawk 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: Mohan, Hawk, Moak, Mohar, Mark, Kozak, Mora, Maw, Mock, Morant

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Where is the Mohawk family from?

You can see how Mohawk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohawk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohawk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Mohawk families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mohawk's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mohawk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohawk 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 Mohawk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mohawk. 72% of Mohawk men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Cutting Wood
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Mohawk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mohawk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohawk 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Mohawk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mohawk. For the veterans among your Mohawk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohawk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mohawk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mohawk in 1964 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohawk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohawk 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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