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Origins of the Mowlen surname

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About the Mowlens

We have a total number of 76 records for people with the last name Mowlen.

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Where do most Mowlens live?

In 1921, most Mowlens lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Mowlens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 69 records for the Mowlen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1851.

Who were Mowlens most likely to marry?

Balletts

&

Clonens

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mowlens.

What are the most common Mowlen first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Harriett
  • Jane

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Common jobs for Mowlens

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

Common Female occupations for Mowlens in 1921
Famer Daughter

3

Fm Labourer Wife

2

Farm Labourer Wife

1

Farm Labourers Daughter

1

House And Parlor Maid

1

Common Male occupations for Mowlens in 1921
Farm Labourer

3

Fm Labourer

3

Farm Labourer Son

2

Carman Laundry

1

Carter On Farm

1

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