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Cowpe Family History

Cowpe Surname Meaning

see Coupe. see Cowap.

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


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Where is the Cowpe family from?

You can see how Cowpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowpe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cowpe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Cowpe families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Cowpe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cowpe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowpe 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 Cowpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowpe. 50% of Cowpe men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 66% of Cowpe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowpe were Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Cotton Spinner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

What Cowpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowpe 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Cowpe. 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 172 military records available for the last name Cowpe. For the veterans among your Cowpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowpe lifespan?

Average Cowpe life expectancy in 1968 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowpe 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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