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Mowrey Family History

Mowrey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mowry.

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


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Where is the Mowrey family from?

You can see how Mowrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mowrey families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mowrey's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Mowrey families in 1891.
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What did your Mowrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mowrey. 24% of Mowrey men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Mowrey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mowrey were Farm Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

What Mowrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mowrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowrey 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Mowrey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mowrey. For the veterans among your Mowrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowrey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mowrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mowrey in 1943 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowrey 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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