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Cowie Family History

Cowie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from any of several places especially one near Stirling named Cowie probably from Gaelic colldha

an adjective from coll ‘hazel’.

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


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Where is the Cowie family from?

You can see how Cowie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 181 Cowie families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cowie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cowie 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 Cowie. 21% of Cowie men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Cowie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowie were Incapacitated 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
    21%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Cowie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowie 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Cowie. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Cowie. For the veterans among your Cowie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowie lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cowie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Cowie in 1949 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowie 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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