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Kowing Family History

Kowing 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: Gowing, Koning, Lowing, Cowing, Kong, King, Wing, Kring, Going

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Where is the Kowing family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowing. 67% of Kowing men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Kowing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Kowing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowing 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kowing. 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 140 military records available for the last name Kowing. For the veterans among your Kowing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kowing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kowing in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowing 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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