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Mowtell Family History

Mowtell 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: Mowell, Mortell, Powell, Howell, Rowell, Morell, Bortell, Montella

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Where is the Mowtell family from?

You can see how Mowtell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowtell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mowtell families living in Northumberland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mowtell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mowtell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Mowtell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowtell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mowtell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mowtell. For the veterans among your Mowtell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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