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Cowlin Family History

Cowlin Surname Meaning

see Cowling.

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


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Where is the Cowlin family from?

You can see how Cowlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Cowlin families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Cowlin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cowlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowlin 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 Cowlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowlin. 32% of Cowlin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cowlin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowlin were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cowlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowlin 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Cowlin. 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 406 military records available for the last name Cowlin. For the veterans among your Cowlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cowlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cowlin in 1955 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowlin 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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