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Mowcomber Family History

Mowcomber 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: Mccomber, Macomber, Mcomber, Newcombe, Newcomer, Comber, Mccombe

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Where is the Mowcomber family from?

You can see how Mowcomber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowcomber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mowcomber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mowcomber family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mowcomber's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Mowcomber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowcomber 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 108 census records available for the last name Mowcomber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowcomber 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 Mowcomber. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mowcomber. For the veterans among your Mowcomber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowcomber lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Mowcomber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mowcomber in 1985 was 32, and 49 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowcomber 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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