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Cowham Family History

Cowham Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Cowlam with loss of -l-.

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


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Where is the Cowham family from?

You can see how Cowham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Cowham families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cowham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Cowham families in 1891.
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What did your Cowham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowham. 60% of Cowham men worked as a Farm Labourer and 90% of Cowham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowham were General Labourer and Landworker.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Landworker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowham 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Cowham. 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 223 military records available for the last name Cowham. For the veterans among your Cowham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowham lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cowham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cowham in 1968 was 94, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowham 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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