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Mowre Family History

Mowre 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: Moore, More, Mowry, Mowrer, Mowrey, Mori, Dore, Torre, Mole, Mort

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Where is the Mowre family from?

You can see how Mowre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowre family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Mowre families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowre's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mowre families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowre 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 295 census records available for the last name Mowre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowre 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 Mowre. 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 74 military records available for the last name Mowre. For the veterans among your Mowre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowre lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1997, in the United States, Mowre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mowre in 1951 was 53, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowre 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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