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Cowieson Family History

Cowieson Surname Meaning

from Cowie + son meaning ‘son of (a man surnamed) Cowie’.

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


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Where is the Cowieson family from?

You can see how Cowieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowieson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cowieson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Cowieson families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cowieson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowieson families in 1911.
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What did your Cowieson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cowieson. 100% of Cowieson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowieson 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Cowieson. 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 89 military records available for the last name Cowieson. For the veterans among your Cowieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowieson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Cowieson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cowieson in 1964 was 64, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowieson 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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