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Mowson Family History

Mowson Surname Meaning

From Middle English maugh, maw, mough, mow ‘a kinsman by marriage especially a son-in-law’ + -son. See Mowe (1) and compare Mawson. Some of the following earlier bearers may alternatively belong with (2).

Post-medieval variant of Mawson (2) with the vowel rounded to give Mowson.

Post-medieval variant of Molson (see Moulson) if not vice versa.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mowson family from?

You can see how Mowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Mowson families living in Suffolk. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mowson's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Mowson families in 1891.
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What did your Mowson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener Private and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mowson. 100% of Mowson men worked as a Gardener Private and 80% of Mowson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener Private
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housework
    20%

What Mowson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Mowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowson 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Mowson. 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 63 military records available for the last name Mowson. For the veterans among your Mowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Mowson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mowson in 1952 was 52, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowson 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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