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Mohre Family History

Mohre 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: Moore, More, Mohr, Myhre, Mori, Dore, Torre, Mohan, Mole, Mort

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Where is the Mohre family from?

You can see how Mohre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mohre families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mohre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohre 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 Mohre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Janitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohre. 34% of Mohre men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Mohre women worked as a Janitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mohre were Proprietor and Nurse.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Mohre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mohre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohre 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Mohre. 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 140 military records available for the last name Mohre. For the veterans among your Mohre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohre lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Mohre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mohre in 1953 was 58, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohre 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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