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Cowdrick Family History

Cowdrick Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cowick, Goodrick, Corrick, Goldrick, Woodrick, Rodrick, Chadwick

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Where is the Cowdrick family from?

You can see how Cowdrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowdrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowdrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Cowdrick families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Cowdrick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cowdrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowdrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cowdrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowdrick. 28% of Cowdrick men worked as a Painter and 34% of Cowdrick women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowdrick were Bookkeeper and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Painter
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Cowdrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowdrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowdrick 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Cowdrick. 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 364 military records available for the last name Cowdrick. For the veterans among your Cowdrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowdrick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cowdrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cowdrick in 1964 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowdrick 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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