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Cowlen Family History

Cowlen 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 Cowlen family from?

You can see how Cowlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Cowlen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Cowlen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowlen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cowlen families in 1911.
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What did your Cowlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowlen. 80% of Cowlen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    20%

What Cowlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Cowlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowlen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cowlen. 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 115 military records available for the last name Cowlen. For the veterans among your Cowlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowlen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Cowlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cowlen in 1962 was 85, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowlen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowlen 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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