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Mowls Family History

Mowls 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: Mowles, Moses, Moss, Mole, Mould, Moll, Molla, Molle, Mewes, Mower

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Where is the Mowls family from?

You can see how Mowls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mowls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Mowls families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mowls's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mowls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowls 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 Mowls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mowls. 100% of Mowls men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mowls women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mowls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Mowls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowls 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mowls. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mowls. For the veterans among your Mowls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowls lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mowls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mowls in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowls 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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