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Mowrson Family History

Mowrson 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: Morson, Moron, Morton, Courson, Merson, Forson, Marson, Bowron

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Where is the Mowrson family from?

You can see how Mowrson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowrson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mowrson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowrson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mowrson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mowrson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowrson 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 Mowrson. 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 Mowrson. For the veterans among your Mowrson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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