This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mowel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mowel Family History

Mowel 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: Mower, Model, Mosel, Morel, Mowell, Mogel, Motel, Powel, Mowen, Borel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mowel family from?

You can see how Mowel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mowel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mowel family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mowel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mowel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mowel. 72% of Mowel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mowel women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mowel were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Mowel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Mowel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Mowel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mowel

Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Mowel. 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.

View all Mowel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Mowel. For the veterans among your Mowel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mowel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mowel family history

Discover More

What is the average Mowel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mowel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mowel in 1968 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mowel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mowel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial