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Cowne Family History

Cowne Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Coyne, Towne, Corne, Cowie, Cone, Coone, Bowne, Cowee, Cane, Cocke

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Where is the Cowne family from?

You can see how Cowne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Cowne families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cowne's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cowne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowne 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 Cowne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowne. 78% of Cowne 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Manager
    23%

What Cowne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowne 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Cowne. 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 208 military records available for the last name Cowne. For the veterans among your Cowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cowne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cowne in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowne 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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