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Moecker Family History

Moecker Name 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: Noecker, Boecker, Hoecker, Moeckel, Roecker, Ecker, Decker, Rocker

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Where is the Moecker family from?

You can see how Moecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Moecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Moecker families living in Illinois. This was about 96% of all the recorded Moecker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Moecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Advertising Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moecker. 25% of Moecker men worked as an Advertising Agent. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Advertising Agent
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%
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What Moecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Moecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moecker 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Moecker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Moecker. For the veterans among your Moecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Moecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Moecker in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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