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Cowzins Family History

Cowzins 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: Collins, Corkins, Corzine, Cowens, Cowans, Coggins, Cobbins, Gowins

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Where is the Cowzins family from?

You can see how Cowzins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowzins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cowzins family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowzins's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cowzins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowzins 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 Cowzins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowzins. 100% of Cowzins 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Cowzins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowzins 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cowzins. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cowzins. For the veterans among your Cowzins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowzins

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