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Cowcill Family History

Cowcill Surname Meaning

late variant of Cowsill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cowcill family from?

You can see how Cowcill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowcill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cowcill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Cowcill families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cowcill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cowcill families in 1891.
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What did your Cowcill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowcill. 100% of Cowcill 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
    100%

What Cowcill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Cowcill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowcill 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Cowcill. 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 28 military records available for the last name Cowcill. For the veterans among your Cowcill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowcill lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1985, in the United States, Cowcill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cowcill in 1962 was 67, and 89 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowcill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowcill 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.

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