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Cowins Family History

Cowins 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: Cowens, Cowans, Gowins, Cowin, Cowing, Comins, Collins, Cowick

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Where is the Cowins family from?

You can see how Cowins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Cowins families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Cowins's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cowins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowins 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 Cowins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowins. 72% of Cowins men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowins 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Cowins. 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 121 military records available for the last name Cowins. For the veterans among your Cowins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowins lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Cowins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cowins in 1949 was 40, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowins 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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