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Mohling Family History

Mohling 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: Mehling, Moehling, Rohling, Mohring, Bohling, Bolling, Cooling

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Where is the Mohling family from?

You can see how Mohling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Mohling families living in Iowa. This was about 52% of all the recorded Mohling's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mohling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohling 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 Mohling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohling. 85% of Mohling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mohling women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    85%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mohling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Mohling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohling 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Mohling. 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 213 military records available for the last name Mohling. For the veterans among your Mohling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mohling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mohling in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohling 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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