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Cowls Family History

Cowls Surname Meaning

see Coles.

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


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Where is the Cowls family from?

You can see how Cowls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowls family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Cowls families living in Cornwall. This was about 95% of all the recorded Cowls's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Cowls families in 1891.
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What did your Cowls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Netting Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowls. 100% of Cowls men worked as a Netting Manufacturer and 89% of Cowls 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Netting Manufacturer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowls 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Cowls. 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 251 military records available for the last name Cowls. For the veterans among your Cowls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowls lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Cowls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cowls in 1963 was 87, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowls 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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