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Mohnsam Family History

Mohnsam 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: Mohan, Monday, Montag, Mottram, Downham, Monda, Monat, Mohn, Bonham

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Where is the Mohnsam family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohnsam 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 Mohnsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mohnsam. 100% of Mohnsam 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Mohnsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohnsam 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mohnsam. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mohnsam. For the veterans among your Mohnsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohnsam lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Mohnsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mohnsam in 1979 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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