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Mowas Family History

Mowas 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: Mowad, Moras, Mowat, Jonas, Moses, Moss, Mohan, Mora, Maras, Minas

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Where is the Mowas family from?

You can see how Mowas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mowas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mowas family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowas's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Mowas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowas 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 64 census records available for the last name Mowas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mowas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mowas. For the veterans among your Mowas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Mowas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mowas in 1977 was 83, and 75 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowas 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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