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Mohme Family History

Mohme 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: Ohme, Moore, Mohan, Mole, More, Mehle, Holme, Bohm, Homme, Molle

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Where is the Mohme family from?

You can see how Mohme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mohme families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Mohme families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Mohme's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mohme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mohme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohme. 100% of Mohme men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mohme women worked as a Teacher. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Mohme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Mohme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohme 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Mohme. 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 126 military records available for the last name Mohme. For the veterans among your Mohme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohme lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mohme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mohme in 1951 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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