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 Mowris family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mowris Family History

Mowris 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: Morris, Moris, Mori, Boris, Norris, Doris, Morin, Maris, Moors, Molis

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mowris family from?

You can see how Mowris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mowris families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mowris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowris 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 Mowris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mowris. 34% of Mowris men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Mowris | 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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Owner
    34%

What Mowris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Mowris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mowris

Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Mowris. 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 Mowris immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Mowris. For the veterans among your Mowris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mowris military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mowris family history

Discover More

What is the average Mowris lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mowris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mowris in 1965 was 91, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mowris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowris 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 Mowris family tree

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