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Cowles Name Meaning

English: variant of Coles .

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


Similar surnames: Coles, Mowles, Powles, Fowles, Rowles, Cowley, Knowles, Vowles, Colen

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Where is the Cowles family from?

You can see how Cowles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 47 Cowles families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Cowles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cowles. 62% of Cowles 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
    62%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Journalier
    12%
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Census Records

There are 59,000 census records available for the last name Cowles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowles 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Cowles. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Cowles. For the veterans among your Cowles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowles lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cowles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cowles in 1942 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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