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Mohnkern Family History

Mohnkern 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: Mahnken, Montero, Boenker, Lohner, Rohner, Morken, Bohner, Montera

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Where is the Mohnkern family from?

You can see how Mohnkern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohnkern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohnkern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mohnkern family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohnkern's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mohnkern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohnkern 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 Mohnkern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mohnkern. 46% of Mohnkern 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
    46%
  • Core Maker
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Mohnkern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Mohnkern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohnkern 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mohnkern. 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 176 military records available for the last name Mohnkern. For the veterans among your Mohnkern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohnkern lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mohnkern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mohnkern in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohnkern 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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