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Mowall Family History

Mowall 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: Mowell, Kowall, Wall, Dowdall, Moll, Foxall, Mowatt, Powell, Howell

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Where is the Mowall family from?

You can see how Mowall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowall family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Mowall families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Mowall families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mowall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowall 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 110 census records available for the last name Mowall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowall 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mowall. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mowall. For the veterans among your Mowall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowall lifespan?

Average Mowall life expectancy in 1970 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowall 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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