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Moessner Name Meaning

German (Mössner): variant of Messner .

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


Similar surnames: Roessner, Mesner, Messmer, Mosner, Wiessner, Flessner, Messner

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Where is the Moessner family from?

You can see how Moessner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moessner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moessner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Moessner family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Moessner's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Moessner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moessner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moessner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moessner. 32% of Moessner men worked as a Machinist and 34% of Moessner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moessner were Secretary and Clerk. .

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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

  • Machinist
    32%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Moessner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moessner 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Moessner. 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 338 military records available for the last name Moessner. For the veterans among your Moessner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moessner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Moessner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Moessner in 1958 was 46, and 99 in 2004.

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