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Cowdin Name Meaning

Variant of Cowden .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cowin, Couden, Cowden, Cowen, Bodin, Lowden, Downin, Collin, Coplin

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Where is the Cowdin family from?

You can see how Cowdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Cowdin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowdin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cowdin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowdin. 24% of Cowdin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cowdin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowdin were Labor and Housework. .

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Cashier
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowdin 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Cowdin. 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 533 military records available for the last name Cowdin. For the veterans among your Cowdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowdin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cowdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cowdin in 1961 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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