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Moench Name Meaning

German (Mönch): variant of Münch ‘monk’ (see Muench ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mesch, Moesch, Loesch, Moch, Morsch, Mensch, Loerch, Roesch, French

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Where is the Moench family from?

You can see how Moench families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moench family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Moench families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Moench families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Moench's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Moench families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moench surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moench ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moench. 17% of Moench men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Moench women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moench were Clerk 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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Nurse
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moench. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moench 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Moench. 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 602 military records available for the last name Moench. For the veterans among your Moench ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moench lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Moench life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Moench in 1951 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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