Mow Family History

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Mow Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Mow (formerly Molle) in the parish of Morebattle, Roxburghshire. Variant spelling of English Mowe, a variant of Maw.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Moy, Mon, Dow, Low, Mew, Row, Mo, How, Mok, Maw

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Mow Family Origin

Where is the Mow family from?

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You can see how Mow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mow families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Mow families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mow's in the UK. London had the highest population of Mow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Mow Family Occupations

What did your Mow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brewers Draym and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Mow. 10% of Mow men worked as a Brewers Draym and 55% of Mow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mow were General Labourer and Hospital Masseuse

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Brewers Draym
    10%
  • Chief Rly Staff Inspector (retired)
    10%
  • Civil Service Clerk (w
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Assist School Medical Offic
    10%
  • Domestic Service Ng
    10%
  • Hospital Masseuse
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Mow Historical Records

What Mow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mow. 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 Card

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Mow. For the veterans among your Mow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Mow Life Expectancy

What is the average Mow lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Mow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mow in 1955 was 44, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mow 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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