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Mgowen Family History

Mgowen 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: Gowen, Mcowen, Mowen, Mcgowen, Mcewen, Gower, Mower, Moen, Goren

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Where is the Mgowen family from?

You can see how Mgowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mgowen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mgowen families living in Connecticut. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mgowen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mgowen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mgowen 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 20 census records available for the last name Mgowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mgowen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mgowen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mgowen. For the veterans among your Mgowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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