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Cowdroy Family History

Cowdroy Surname Meaning

see Cowdrey.

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


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Where is the Cowdroy family from?

You can see how Cowdroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowdroy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Cowdroy families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cowdroy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowdroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowdroy 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 Cowdroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowdroy. 73% of Cowdroy 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
    73%
  • Housewife
    28%

What Cowdroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowdroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowdroy 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Cowdroy. 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 39 military records available for the last name Cowdroy. For the veterans among your Cowdroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowdroy lifespan?

Average Cowdroy life expectancy in 1998 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowdroy 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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