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Mowring Family History

Mowring 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: Moring, Bowring, Mohring, Mooring, Morin, Goring, Morino, Doering

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Where is the Mowring family from?

You can see how Mowring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowring family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mowring families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowring's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mowring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowring 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 16 census records available for the last name Mowring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowring 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mowring. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mowring. For the veterans among your Mowring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowring lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Mowring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mowring in 1972 was 47, and 48 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mowring

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowring 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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