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Cowes Family History

Cowes Surname Meaning

see Cooze.

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


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Where is the Cowes family from?

You can see how Cowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Cowes families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Cowes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowes 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 Cowes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowes. 43% of Cowes men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cowes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowes were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Rancher
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Cowes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowes 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Cowes. 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 311 military records available for the last name Cowes. For the veterans among your Cowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cowes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cowes in 1957 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowes 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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