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Mowat Family History

Mowat Name Meaning

Scottish (Caithness and Orkney): variant of Mowatt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mowatt, Moat, Howat, Mow, Moffat, Howatt, Mount, Bowar, Moran, Moats

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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 1911 there were 39 Mowat families living in British Columbia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mowat's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mowat families in 1911.
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.

What did your Mowat ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mowat. 29% of Mowat men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mowat women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mowat were Labourer and Income. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Student
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Income
    14%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Mowat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowat 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mowat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Mowat. For the veterans among your Mowat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowat lifespan?

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.

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