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Cowhick Family History

Cowhick Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Cowick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cowhick family from?

You can see how Cowhick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowhick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowhick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Cowhick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cowhick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cowhick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowhick 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 Cowhick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowhick. 100% of Cowhick men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cowhick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Cowhick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowhick 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cowhick. 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 149 military records available for the last name Cowhick. For the veterans among your Cowhick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowhick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cowhick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cowhick in 1958 was 44, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowhick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowhick 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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