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Mowlds Family History

Mowlds Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mowles, Bowlds, Moulds, Mould, Molis, Folds, Powles, Moles, Mowad

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Where is the Mowlds family from?

You can see how Mowlds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowlds family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mowlds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mowlds families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mowlds's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Mowlds families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowlds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mowlds ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mowlds ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Mowlds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowlds 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mowlds. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Mowlds. For the veterans among your Mowlds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowlds lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Mowlds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mowlds in 1962 was 91, and 89 in 2002.

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