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Cowton Family History

Cowton Surname Meaning

from North and East Cowton (NR Yorks).

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


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You can see how Cowton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cowton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Cowton families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Cowton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowton families in 1911.
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What did your Cowton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cowton. 100% of Cowton men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cowton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowton 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Cowton. 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 256 military records available for the last name Cowton. For the veterans among your Cowton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cowton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cowton in 1968 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

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