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Cowdy Family History

Cowdy Surname Meaning

see Couttie.

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


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Where is the Cowdy family from?

You can see how Cowdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowdy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Cowdy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowdy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowdy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowdy 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 Cowdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cowdy. 100% of Cowdy men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cowdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowdy 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Cowdy. 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 226 military records available for the last name Cowdy. For the veterans among your Cowdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowdy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Cowdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cowdy in 1971 was 87, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowdy 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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