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Origins of the Mowle surname

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About the Mowles

We have a total number of 1317 records for people with the last name Mowle.

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Where do most Mowles live?

In 1921, most Mowles lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mowles

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,200 records for the Mowle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Mowles most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mowles.

What are the most common Mowle first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mowles

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mowles in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Tailoress

5

Housekeeper

3

Pilots Daughter

3

Servant

3

Common Male occupations for Mowles in 1921
Carpenter

28

Agricultural Labourer

7

Tailor

6

Mariner

5

Police Constable

5

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