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Cowd Family History

Cowd Surname Meaning

see Coad.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cowd family from?

You can see how Cowd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cowd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Cowd families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cowd's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cowd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowd 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 Cowd ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowd. 34% of Cowd men worked as a Lorry Driver and 72% of Cowd women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowd were Coffin Maker joiner and Tin Box Maker.

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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

  • Lorry Driver
    34%
  • Grocer
    34%
  • Coffin Maker joiner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    15%
  • Tin Box Maker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowd 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Cowd. 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 245 military records available for the last name Cowd. For the veterans among your Cowd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowd lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cowd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cowd in 1968 was 88, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowd 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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