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Mouer Family History

Mouer 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: Moder, Mower, Moser, Moyer, Mauer, Moher, Moger, Mourer, Meuer, Moler

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Where is the Mouer family from?

You can see how Mouer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mouer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mouer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Mouer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mouer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mouer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mouer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mouer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mouer. 34% of Mouer 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Printer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mouer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mouer 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Mouer. 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 240 military records available for the last name Mouer. For the veterans among your Mouer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mouer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mouer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mouer in 1963 was 64, and 57 in 2004.

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