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Moerschell Family History

Moerschell 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: Marschall, Marschel, Moschel, Poeschel, Herschel, Meshell, Moschella

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Where is the Moerschell family from?

You can see how Moerschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moerschell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Moerschell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Moerschell families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Moerschell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Moerschell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moerschell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Moerschell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moerschell. 67% of Moerschell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Helper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Moerschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moerschell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Moerschell. 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 134 military records available for the last name Moerschell. For the veterans among your Moerschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moerschell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Moerschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Moerschell in 1969 was 59, and 25 in 2002.

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