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Mowton Family History

Mowton Surname Meaning

see Moughton.

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


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Where is the Mowton family from?

You can see how Mowton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Mowton families living in Norfolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mowton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Mowton families in 1891.
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What did your Mowton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mowton. 100% of Mowton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Mowton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowton 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mowton. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mowton. For the veterans among your Mowton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowton lifespan?

Average Mowton life expectancy in 1990 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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