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Mowins Family History

Mowins 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: Gowins, Mains, Molin, Morin, Moris, Molis, Moring, Morino, Moline

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Where is the Mowins family from?

You can see how Mowins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Mowins families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mowins family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowins's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Mowins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Mowins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowins 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 Mowins. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mowins. For the veterans among your Mowins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mowins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mowins in 1968 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowins 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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