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Cowcher Family History

Cowcher Surname Meaning

From Middle English co(u)chur cucher ‘maker of couched work’ a type of embroidery in which gold or silver threads and jewels were stitched onto ceremonial robes.

Compare Setter. From Middle English co(u)chur cucher ‘maker of beds or couches’.

From Anglo-Norman French co(u)chour coucher ‘mason stone mason’.

From Middle English couchour cowchour ‘bed-ridden person’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cowcher family from?

You can see how Cowcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cowcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cowcher families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cowcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowcher families in 1891.
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What did your Cowcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowcher. 82% of Cowcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Worker
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowcher 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Cowcher. 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 70 military records available for the last name Cowcher. For the veterans among your Cowcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowcher lifespan?

Average Cowcher life expectancy in 2003 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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