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Mohnen Family History

Mohnen 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: Bohnen, Moonen, Kohnen, Mohney, Mohan, Morgen, Mones, Lohner, Moen

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Where is the Mohnen family from?

You can see how Mohnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohnen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mohnen families living in South Dakota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mohnen's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Mohnen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohnen 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 Mohnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohnen. 43% of Mohnen men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Mohnen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Printer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mohnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Mohnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohnen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Mohnen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mohnen. For the veterans among your Mohnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Mohnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mohnen in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohnen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohnen 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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