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Cowdery Family History

Cowdery Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Cowdrey.

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


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Where is the Cowdery family from?

You can see how Cowdery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowdery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowdery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 160 Cowdery families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cowdery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowdery families in 1891.
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What did your Cowdery 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 Cowdery. 27% of Cowdery men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Cowdery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowdery were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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
    27%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Retired
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cowdery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowdery 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Cowdery. 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 Cowdery. For the veterans among your Cowdery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowdery lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cowdery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cowdery in 1958 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowdery ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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