This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cowison family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cowison Family History

Cowison 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: Howison, Courson, Lewison, Coulson, Corson, Dowson, Caison, Towson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cowison family from?

You can see how Cowison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowison family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Cowison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Cowison families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cowison's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cowison families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cowison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cowison. 100% of Cowison men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Cowison | Data not to scale

*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%

What Cowison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Cowison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowison census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cowison

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Cowison. 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.

View all Cowison immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Cowison. For the veterans among your Cowison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cowison military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cowison family history

Discover More

What is the average Cowison lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowison 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowison

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cowison family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial