This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cowhen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cowhen Family History

Cowhen 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: Cowden, Cohen, Cowher, Cowen, Bowden, Cowley, Chen, Howden, Cotten

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cowhen family from?

You can see how Cowhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowhen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowhen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cowhen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowhen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cowhen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowhen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Cowhen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Cowhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowhen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cowhen

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Cowhen. 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.

View all Cowhen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Cowhen. For the veterans among your Cowhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cowhen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cowhen family history

Discover More

What is the average Cowhen lifespan?

Average Cowhen life expectancy in 1972 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowhen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowhen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cowhen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial