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Cowlam Family History

Cowlam Surname Meaning

from Cowlam (ER Yorks).

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


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Where is the Cowlam family from?

You can see how Cowlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowlam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cowlam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Cowlam families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cowlam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Cowlam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowlam 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 Cowlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowlam. 81% of Cowlam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Hosiery Machinist
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Du
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Cowlam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Cowlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowlam 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Cowlam. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cowlam. For the veterans among your Cowlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowlam lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Cowlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cowlam in 1969 was 71, and 66 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowlam 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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