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Cowhey Family History

Cowhey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cowley, Cowey, Cowher, Cowden, Howley, Downey, Cowdrey, Coley, Coffey

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Where is the Cowhey family from?

You can see how Cowhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowhey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Cowhey families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cowhey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cowhey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowhey 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 Cowhey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowhey. 32% of Cowhey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cowhey women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowhey were Inspector and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Auditor
    13%
  • Inspector
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Cowhey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowhey 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Cowhey. 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 288 military records available for the last name Cowhey. For the veterans among your Cowhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowhey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cowhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cowhey in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowhey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowhey 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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