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Mowett Family History

Mowett 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: Rowett, Mowatt, Howett, Jowett, Monett, Cowett, Mower, Lovett, Minett

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Where is the Mowett family from?

You can see how Mowett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowett families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mowett families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mowett's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mowett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mowett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mowett. 100% of Mowett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mowett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Mowett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowett 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mowett. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mowett. For the veterans among your Mowett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mowett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mowett in 1967 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mowett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowett 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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