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 Mowak family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mowak Family History

Mowak 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: Nowak, Mowad, Mowat, Moak, Kozak, Mohan, Mora, Mock, Monk, Mak

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mowak family from?

You can see how Mowak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mowak families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mowak families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowak's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mowak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowak 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 Mowak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mowak. 50% of Mowak men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mowak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mowak were Baker and Power Mach Oper.

View Census Data for Mowak | 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Baker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Power Mach Op
    29%
  • Power Mach Oper
    29%

What Mowak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Mowak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mowak

Passenger Lists

There are 177 immigration records available for the last name Mowak. 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 Mowak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Mowak. For the veterans among your Mowak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mowak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mowak family history

Discover More

What is the average Mowak lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Mowak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mowak in 1952 was 44, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mowak

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

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