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Mowberay Family History

Mowberay 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: Mowbray, Rowberry, Moubray, Moberly, Mowery, Mooberry, Mayberry

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Where is the Mowberay family from?

You can see how Mowberay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowberay family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Mowberay family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowberay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mowberay families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowberay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Mowberay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowberay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mowberay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mowberay. For the veterans among your Mowberay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mowberay

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