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Cowhig Family History

Cowhig Surname Meaning

from Ó Cobhthaigh ‘descendant of Cobhthach’ a personal name meaning ‘victorious’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cowhig family from?

You can see how Cowhig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowhig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cowhig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Cowhig families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowhig's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cowhig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowhig 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 Cowhig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowhig. 34% of Cowhig men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cowhig women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowhig were Engineer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Engineer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowhig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowhig 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Cowhig. 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 454 military records available for the last name Cowhig. For the veterans among your Cowhig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowhig lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cowhig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cowhig in 1946 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowhig 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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