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Where is the Cowens family from?
You can see how Cowens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Cowens families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cowens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cowens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowens. 34% of Cowens men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Cowens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowens were Shepherd and House Duties. .
Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cowens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cowens in 1962 was 76, and 70 in 2004.