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Mowder Name Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of a South German surname Mauder originally a nickname for a grumbling peevish person.

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


Similar surnames: Gowder, Moder, Sowder, Lowder, Mowrer, Mower, Model, Bowser, Mander

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Where is the Mowder family from?

You can see how Mowder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Mowder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mowder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mowder families in 1911.
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What did your Mowder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mowder. 50% of Mowder men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mowder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowder 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mowder. 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 303 military records available for the last name Mowder. For the veterans among your Mowder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mowder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mowder in 1960 was 62, and 85 in 2003.

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