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Mawr Family History

Mawr 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: Maw, Mar, Marr, Mair, Mayr, Mahr, Mawn, Mark, May, Ma

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Mawr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mawr 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mawr. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mawr. For the veterans among your Mawr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mawr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Mawr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mawr in 1966 was 76, and 95 in 1975.

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