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Mrowie Family History

Mrowie 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: Rowe, Dowie, Cowie, Brodie, Bowie, Rowin, Rorie, Morie, Prowse

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Where is the Mrowie family from?

You can see how Mrowie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mrowie family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Mrowie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Mrowie family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mrowie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mrowie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mrowie 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 3 census records available for the last name Mrowie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mrowie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mrowie. 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 Mrowie. For the veterans among your Mrowie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mrowie lifespan?

Average Mrowie life expectancy in 1989 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mrowie 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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