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Cowler Family History

Cowler Surname Meaning

for a maker of cowls from an agent derivative of Middle English coule.

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


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Where is the Cowler family from?

You can see how Cowler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cowler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Cowler families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cowler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cowler families in 1911.
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What did your Cowler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowler. 47% of Cowler men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Cowler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowler were Painter and Unpaid House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    47%
  • Malt Maker Heavy Worker
    24%
  • Game Keeper
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%

What Cowler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowler 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Cowler. 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 264 military records available for the last name Cowler. For the veterans among your Cowler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Cowler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cowler in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 1998.

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