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Mowla Family History

Mowla 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: Molla, Mola, Mole, Mora, Mould, Mula, Pola, Moll, Motta, Mota

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Where is the Mowla family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowla 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 27 census records available for the last name Mowla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowla 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Mowla. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mowla. For the veterans among your Mowla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowla lifespan?

Average Mowla life expectancy in 2000 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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