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Mohway Family History

Mohway 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: Morway, Conway, Mohan, Monday, Rodway, Mowad, Morvay, Mowry, Holway

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Where is the Mohway family from?

You can see how Mohway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohway family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mohway families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mohway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mohway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohway 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 10 census records available for the last name Mohway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mohway. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mohway. For the veterans among your Mohway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohway lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mohway 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mohway

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