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Cowbourne Family History

Cowbourne 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: Colbourne, Cobourn, Coulbourne, Osbourne, Bourne, Melbourne, Osborne

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Where is the Cowbourne family from?

You can see how Cowbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowbourne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cowbourne families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowbourne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cowbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowbourne 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 Cowbourne ancestors do for a living?

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

What Cowbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Cowbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowbourne 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cowbourne. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cowbourne. For the veterans among your Cowbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowbourne lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Cowbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cowbourne in 1976 was 87, and 84 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowbourne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowbourne 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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