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Mowar Family History

Mowar 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: Mower, Mowad, Morar, Mowat, Bowar, Mohar, Omar, Mohan, Mora, Gower

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Where is the Mowar family from?

You can see how Mowar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mowar families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Mowar families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mowar's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Mowar families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Mowar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mowar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mowar. For the veterans among your Mowar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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