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Mowl Family History

Mowl Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Maul. English (Middlesex): variant of Moule.

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


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Where is the Mowl family from?

You can see how Mowl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Mowl families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mowl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mowl families in 1891.
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What did your Mowl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Head Working Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mowl. 100% of Mowl men worked as a Head Working Gardener and 85% of Mowl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Head Working Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Hairdresser
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mowl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowl 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Mowl. 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 322 military records available for the last name Mowl. For the veterans among your Mowl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowl lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mowl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mowl in 1959 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowl 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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