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Mowal Family History

Mowal 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: Mowad, Kowal, Mowat, Mohan, Mora, Mogul, Moll, Mota, Mowatt, Moran

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Where is the Mowal family from?

You can see how Mowal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowal family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mowal families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mowal family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mowal's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mowal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Mowal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowal 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mowal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mowal. For the veterans among your Mowal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowal 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.

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