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Cowther Family History

Cowther 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: Lowther, Cowher, Crowther, Cotter, Coster, Cortner, Cotner, Rother

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Where is the Cowther family from?

You can see how Cowther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowther family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cowther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cowther families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowther's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cowther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowther 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 Cowther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowther. 100% of Cowther 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
    100%

What Cowther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Cowther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowther 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Cowther. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cowther. For the veterans among your Cowther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowther lifespan?

Average Cowther life expectancy in 1954 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 48.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowther 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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