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Moenkhoff Family History

Moenkhoff 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: Bohnhoff, Kerkhoff, Mehlhoff, Eckhoff, Rieckhoff, Benshoff, Dieckhoff

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Where is the Moenkhoff family from?

You can see how Moenkhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moenkhoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Moenkhoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moenkhoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Moenkhoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moenkhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moenkhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moenkhoff. 100% of Moenkhoff men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Moenkhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moenkhoff 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 immigration records available for the last name Moenkhoff. 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 35 military records available for the last name Moenkhoff. For the veterans among your Moenkhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moenkhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Moenkhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Moenkhoff in 1963 was 82, and 67 in 2002.

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