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Mowlem Family History

Mowlem Surname Meaning

see Mowlam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mowlem family from?

You can see how Mowlem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowlem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mowlem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Mowlem families living in Dorset. This was about 72% of all the recorded Mowlem's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Mowlem families in 1891.
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What did your Mowlem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mowlem. 100% of Mowlem men worked as a Farm Carter and 72% of Mowlem 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Carter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    15%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%

What Mowlem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mowlem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowlem 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Mowlem. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mowlem. For the veterans among your Mowlem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowlem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Mowlem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mowlem in 1974 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowlem 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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