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Cowood Family History

Cowood Surname Meaning

see Cawood. There may have been some confusion with Coward.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cowood family from?

You can see how Cowood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Cowood families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Cowood's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cowood families in 1891.
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What did your Cowood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowood. 87% of Cowood 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
    87%
  • Retired
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowood 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cowood. 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 37 military records available for the last name Cowood. For the veterans among your Cowood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowood lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cowood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cowood in 1966 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowood

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowood 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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