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Moenig Family History

Moenig 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: Koenig, Monnig, Hoenig, Moening, Boenig, Meng, Moen, Honig, Moench

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Where is the Moenig family from?

You can see how Moenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moenig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Moenig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Moenig family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Moenig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Moenig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moenig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moenig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Moenig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Moenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moenig 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Moenig. 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 23 military records available for the last name Moenig. For the veterans among your Moenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moenig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Moenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Moenig in 1965 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

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