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Mowchan Family History

Mowchan 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: Molchan, Mohan, Kochan, Monahan, Morahan, Machan, Mchan, Marchan

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Where is the Mowchan family from?

You can see how Mowchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowchan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mowchan families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mowchan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mowchan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Mowchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowchan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mowchan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mowchan. For the veterans among your Mowchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowchan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mowchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mowchan in 1963 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowchan 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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