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Mowerer Family History

Mowerer 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: Mowrer, Mower, Mowder, Mourer, Howerter, Moeder, Moorer, Moeser

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Where is the Mowerer family from?

You can see how Mowerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowerer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mowerer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mowerer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mowerer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mowerer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowerer 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 239 census records available for the last name Mowerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowerer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mowerer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mowerer. For the veterans among your Mowerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowerer lifespan?

Average Mowerer life expectancy in 1969 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowerer 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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