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Where is the Mowat family from?
You can see how Mowat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mowat families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 50 Mowat families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mowat's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mowat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mowat. 34% of Mowat men worked as an Incapacitated and 83% of Mowat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mowat were Police Constable and House Duties. .
Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mowat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mowat in 1961 was 62, and 78 in 2004.