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Mawo Family History

Mawo Surname 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: Mao, Maw, Mato, Malo, Mazo, Maro, Mamo, Mako, Maio, Mano

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Where is the Mawo family from?

You can see how Mawo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mawo family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mawo families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mawo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mawo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mawo 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 Mawo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mawo. 100% of Mawo men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Mawo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawo 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mawo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Mawo. For the veterans among your Mawo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawo lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mawo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mawo

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