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Mohning Family History

Mohning 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: Bohning, Moening, Mohring, Morning, Horning, Dorning, Ronning

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Where is the Mohning family from?

You can see how Mohning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mohning families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohning's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mohning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohning 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 Mohning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mohning. 50% of Mohning men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Mohning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Mohning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohning 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mohning. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mohning. For the veterans among your Mohning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohning lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mohning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mohning in 1965 was 80, and 10 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohning 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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