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Mowdon Family History

Mowdon 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: Gordon, Bowden, Cowden, London, Howden, Moron, Moon, Condon, Cordon

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Where is the Mowdon family from?

You can see how Mowdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowdon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mowdon family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mowdon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mowdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Mowdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowdon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mowdon. 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 Mowdon. For the veterans among your Mowdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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