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Mowban Family History

Mowban 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: Mohan, Bowman, Moran, Morgan, Gowan, Mowbray, Corban, Orban, Rowan

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Where is the Mowban family from?

You can see how Mowban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowban family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mowban family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowban's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mowban families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowban 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 11 census records available for the last name Mowban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowban 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mowban. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mowban. For the veterans among your Mowban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mowban

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