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Cowher Family History

Cowher Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kaucher .

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


Similar surnames: Copher, Cowger, Comer, Cather, Cobler, Colter, Cofer, Crowner, Clower

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Where is the Cowher family from?

You can see how Cowher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cowher families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowher's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cowher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowher. 42% of Cowher men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cowher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowher were Machinist and Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowher 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cowher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 512 military records available for the last name Cowher. For the veterans among your Cowher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cowher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cowher in 1957 was 39, and 52 in 2004.

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