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Moeslein Family History

Moeslein 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: Poehlein, Goeglein, Maslin, Melin, Joslin, Mosley, Holstein, Merlin

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Where is the Moeslein family from?

You can see how Moeslein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moeslein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moeslein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Moeslein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Moeslein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Moeslein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moeslein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moeslein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Moeslein. 50% of Moeslein men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Moeslein women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moeslein were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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What Moeslein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Moeslein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moeslein 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Moeslein. 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 146 military records available for the last name Moeslein. For the veterans among your Moeslein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moeslein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Moeslein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Moeslein in 1964 was 80, and 62 in 2002.

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