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Mowat Family History

Mowat Surname Meaning

Scottish (Caithness and Orkney): variant of Mowatt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mowat family from?

You can see how Mowat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mowat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 50 Mowat families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mowat's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mowat families in 1891.
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What did your Mowat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mowat. 34% of Mowat men worked as an Incapacitated and 83% of Mowat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mowat were Police Constable and House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Bank Clerk
    23%
  • Tool Maker Aircraft
    23%
  • Police Constable
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • House Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Mowat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowat 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mowat. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mowat. For the veterans among your Mowat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowat lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mowat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mowat in 1961 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowat 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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