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Mohus Family History

Mohus 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: Mehus, Mohs, Moses, Moss, Mohan, Mogul, Mones, Maus, Melhus, Moes

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Where is the Mohus family from?

You can see how Mohus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mohus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mohus families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mohus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohus 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 Mohus ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mohus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mohus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohus 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mohus. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mohus. For the veterans among your Mohus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Mohus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mohus in 1974 was 59, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohus 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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