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Cowdin Family History

Cowdin Surname Meaning

Variant of Cowden.

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


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Where is the Cowdin family from?

You can see how Cowdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cowdin family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowdin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cowdin families in 1891.
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What did your Cowdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowdin. 100% of Cowdin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowdin 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Cowdin. 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 533 military records available for the last name Cowdin. For the veterans among your Cowdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowdin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cowdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cowdin in 1961 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowdin 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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