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Mohnssen Family History

Mohnssen 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: Johnsen, Monsen, Johnston, Johnson, Fossen, Bossen, Munsen, Mounsey

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Where is the Mohnssen family from?

You can see how Mohnssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohnssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mohnssen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohnssen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mohnssen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Mohnssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohnssen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mohnssen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mohnssen. For the veterans among your Mohnssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohnssen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Mohnssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mohnssen in 1951 was 50, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohnssen 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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