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Moher Family History

Moher Surname Meaning

Irish (western County Waterford and eastern County Cork): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mochair ‘descendant of Mochar’

from mochar ‘place overgrown with brushwood’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Moher family from?

You can see how Moher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Moher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Moher families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Moher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moher families in 1891.
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What did your Moher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moher. 60% of Moher men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Moher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moher were Public Works Contractors Labourer and Seed Grocerss Warehouse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Public Works Contractors Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%
  • Seed Grocerss Warehouse
    16%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Moher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moher. 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 831 military records available for the last name Moher. For the veterans among your Moher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Moher in 1958 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moher 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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