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Mowrby Family History

Mowrby 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: Morby, Mowry, Mowrey, Mosby, Corby, Worby, Sorby, Mory, Mourey, Norby

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Where is the Mowrby family from?

You can see how Mowrby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowrby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Mowrby families living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowrby's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Mowrby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mowrby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowrby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mowrby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mowrby. For the veterans among your Mowrby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowrby 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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