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Mjoen Family History

Mjoen 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: Moen, John, Mayen, Moon, Hoen, Mon, Bjorn, Moes, Moren, Thoen

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Where is the Mjoen family from?

You can see how Mjoen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mjoen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mjoen families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mjoen's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Mjoen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mjoen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mjoen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mjoen. 60% of Mjoen 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Hired Hand
    40%
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What Mjoen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Mjoen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mjoen 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Mjoen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Mjoen. For the veterans among your Mjoen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mjoen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mjoen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mjoen in 1965 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

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