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Cowette Family History

Cowette Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Caouette.

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


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Where is the Cowette family from?

You can see how Cowette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cowette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Cowette families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cowette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowette families in 1891.
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What did your Cowette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowette. 100% of Cowette men worked as a Weaver and 34% of Cowette women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Specker
    34%
  • House Work
    34%

What Cowette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Cowette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowette 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cowette. 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 116 military records available for the last name Cowette. For the veterans among your Cowette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cowette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cowette in 1964 was 87, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowette 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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