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Mowrey Name Meaning

English: variant of Mowry .

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


Similar surnames: Howrey, Mowry, Morrey, Mozley, Morey, Mowdy, Howey, Murrey, Dowey

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Where is the Mowrey family from?

You can see how Mowrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Mowrey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mowrey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mowrey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mowrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mowrey. 100% of Mowrey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mowrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowrey 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Mowrey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mowrey. For the veterans among your Mowrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowrey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mowrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mowrey in 1943 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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