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Cowfer Family History

Cowfer Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kaufer.

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


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Where is the Cowfer family from?

You can see how Cowfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowfer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cowfer family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowfer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cowfer families in 1911.
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What did your Cowfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowfer. 100% of Cowfer men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowfer 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 Cowfer. 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 237 military records available for the last name Cowfer. For the veterans among your Cowfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowfer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cowfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cowfer in 1963 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowfer 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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