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Cowing Family History

Cowing Surname Meaning

Manx and English (Northumberland and Durham): probably a variant of Cowin; see Cowan.

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


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Where is the Cowing family from?

You can see how Cowing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Cowing families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Cowing's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowing families in 1911.
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What did your Cowing ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cowing. 78% of Cowing 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
    78%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Cowing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowing 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Cowing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cowing. For the veterans among your Cowing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowing lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cowing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cowing in 1942 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowing 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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