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Cowderoy Family History

Cowderoy Surname Meaning

see Cowdrey.

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


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Where is the Cowderoy family from?

You can see how Cowderoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowderoy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Cowderoy families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cowderoy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowderoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowderoy 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 Cowderoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowderoy. 89% of Cowderoy 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
    89%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cowderoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowderoy 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Cowderoy. 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 184 military records available for the last name Cowderoy. For the veterans among your Cowderoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowderoy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Cowderoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cowderoy in 1962 was 83, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowderoy 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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