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Cowperthwait Family History

Cowperthwait 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: Cowperthwaite, Postlethwait, Satterthwaite, Crosthwait, Lowenthal

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Where is the Cowperthwait family from?

You can see how Cowperthwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowperthwait family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowperthwait families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cowperthwait family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowperthwait's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowperthwait families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowperthwait 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 Cowperthwait ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowperthwait. 45% of Cowperthwait men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Cowperthwait women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Printer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cowperthwait family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowperthwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowperthwait 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Cowperthwait. 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 257 military records available for the last name Cowperthwait. For the veterans among your Cowperthwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowperthwait lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cowperthwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cowperthwait in 1954 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowperthwait

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowperthwait 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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