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Cowx Family History

Cowx Surname Meaning

see Cox.

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


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Where is the Cowx family from?

You can see how Cowx families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowx family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cowx families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Cowx families living in Cumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cowx's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Cowx families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowx 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 Cowx ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowx. 100% of Cowx men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 90% of Cowx 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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • No Occupation
    10%

What Cowx family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowx. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowx 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Cowx. 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 50 military records available for the last name Cowx. For the veterans among your Cowx ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowx lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Cowx life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cowx in 1977 was 72, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowx

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowx 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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