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Mofenson Family History

Mofenson 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: Sorenson, Mortenson, Rosenson, Monson, Hokenson, Hogenson, Mogensen

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Where is the Mofenson family from?

You can see how Mofenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mofenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mofenson families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mofenson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mofenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mofenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mofenson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Mofenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mofenson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mofenson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mofenson. For the veterans among your Mofenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mofenson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Mofenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mofenson in 1969 was 72, and 96 in 1997.

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