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Mowinckel Family History

Mowinckel 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: Winkel, Mickel, Minkel, Wickel, Moeckel, Meincke, Winchel, Gockel

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Where is the Mowinckel family from?

You can see how Mowinckel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowinckel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mowinckel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mowinckel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowinckel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mowinckel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Mowinckel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowinckel 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Mowinckel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mowinckel. For the veterans among your Mowinckel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowinckel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Mowinckel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mowinckel in 1974 was 88, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowinckel 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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