Mowan Family History

Mowan Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Mohan, Moran, Gowan, Rowan, Mogan, Mowad, Moan, Moman, Mowen, Mowat

3,000 record(s) for Mowan

906	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
119	Military Records
184	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Mowan family from?

You can see how Mowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mowan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mowan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mowan families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mowan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Mowan families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mowan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mowan.

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

Farmer

50%

New worker

50%

What Mowan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Mowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mowan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 184 immigration records available for the last name Mowan. 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.

Military Records

There are 119 military records available for the last name Mowan. For the veterans among your Mowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Mowan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mowan in 1954 was 47, and 96 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mowan 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.