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Cowlan Family History

Cowlan Surname Meaning

variant of Cowland and Cowling.

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


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Where is the Cowlan family from?

You can see how Cowlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cowlan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Cowlan families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cowlan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowlan families in 1891.
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What did your Cowlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cowlan. 100% of Cowlan 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cowlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowlan 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Cowlan. 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 128 military records available for the last name Cowlan. For the veterans among your Cowlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowlan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Cowlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cowlan in 1976 was 70, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowlan 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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