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Mowrer Family History

Mowrer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Maurer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mowrer family from?

You can see how Mowrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Mowrer families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mowrer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mowrer families in 1891.
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What did your Mowrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mowrer. 22% of Mowrer men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Mowrer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mowrer were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Mowrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mowrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowrer 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Mowrer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mowrer. For the veterans among your Mowrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowrer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mowrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mowrer in 1942 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowrer 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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