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Mowbray Family History

Mowbray Name Meaning

English (northern; of Norman origin): habitational name from Montbray (Manche). Robert de Mowbray was Earl of Northumbria 1086–95 but was later imprisoned and deposed for rebelling against William II.

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


Similar surnames: Cowdrey, Bray, Mosby, Morey, Moubray, Morby, Wray, Mory, Mowry, Dobry

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Where is the Mowbray family from?

You can see how Mowbray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowbray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mowbray families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 11 Mowbray families living in Maryland. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mowbray's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mowbray families in 1840.
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What did your Mowbray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mowbray. 19% of Mowbray men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Mowbray women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mowbray were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Mowbray. For the veterans among your Mowbray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mowbray lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mowbray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mowbray in 1948 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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