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Cowing Family History

Cowing Name Meaning

Manx and English (Northumberland and Durham): probably a variant of Cowin ; see Cowan .

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


Similar surnames: Cowin, Cowens, Lowing, Gowing, Cowen, Cowans, Colding, Gowins

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Where is the Cowing family from?

You can see how Cowing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 86 Cowing families living in Northumberland. This was about 34% of all the recorded Cowing's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cowing families in 1891.
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What did your Cowing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowing. 60% of Cowing men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Cowing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowing were Railway Clerk and Domestic Duties Unpaid. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Railway Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Cowing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowing 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 952 immigration records available for the last name Cowing. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cowing. For the veterans among your Cowing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowing lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cowing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cowing in 1942 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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