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Mokwa Family History

Mokwa 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: Moskwa, Mora, Mok, Motta, Mota, Molla, Mola, Moya, Monda, Morga

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Where is the Mokwa family from?

You can see how Mokwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mokwa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mokwa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Mokwa family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mokwa's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mokwa families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mokwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mokwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mokwa. 50% of Mokwa men worked as an Assembler.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mokwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Mokwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mokwa 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mokwa. 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 96 military records available for the last name Mokwa. For the veterans among your Mokwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mokwa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mokwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mokwa in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mokwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mokwa 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.

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