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Cowtan Family History

Cowtan Surname Meaning

apparently a late variant of Cowton.

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


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Where is the Cowtan family from?

You can see how Cowtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowtan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cowtan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Cowtan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowtan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowtan families in 1911.
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What did your Cowtan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Compositor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowtan. 50% of Cowtan men worked as a Compositor and 89% of Cowtan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowtan were Carpenter joiner and Bank Clerk.

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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

  • Compositor
    50%
  • Carpenter joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Bank Clerk
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cowtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowtan 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Cowtan. 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 149 military records available for the last name Cowtan. For the veterans among your Cowtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowtan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Cowtan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cowtan in 1968 was 92, and 79 in 1987.

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