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Cowdell Family History

Cowdell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Cowdale in Kingsterndale (Derbyshire).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cowdell family from?

You can see how Cowdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowdell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Cowdell families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cowdell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowdell families in 1911.
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What did your Cowdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowdell. 17% of Cowdell men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Cowdell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowdell were Farmer and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Cowdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cowdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowdell 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Cowdell. 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 351 military records available for the last name Cowdell. For the veterans among your Cowdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowdell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cowdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cowdell in 1963 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowdell 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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