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Mohorn Family History

Mohorn 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: Mohon, Horn, Moore, Mohan, Thorn, Moron, Moon, Mohr, Mohn, Moors

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Where is the Mohorn family from?

You can see how Mohorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mohorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mohorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mohorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mohorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohorn 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 Mohorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mohorn. 25% of Mohorn men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Presser
    25%
  • Common Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Mohorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Mohorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohorn 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mohorn. 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 200 military records available for the last name Mohorn. For the veterans among your Mohorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohorn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mohorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mohorn in 1957 was 47, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohorn 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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