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Cowns Family History

Cowns 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: Coons, Bowns, Corns, Cowens, Cowans, Downs, Towns, Coyne, Corn, Crown

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Where is the Cowns family from?

You can see how Cowns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowns family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Cowns families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cowns's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cowns families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowns 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 Cowns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowns. 78% of Cowns men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cowns women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowns were Baker and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Baker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Cowns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Cowns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowns 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cowns. 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 61 military records available for the last name Cowns. For the veterans among your Cowns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowns lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cowns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cowns in 1966 was 66, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowns 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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