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Cowger Family History

Cowger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gauger.

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


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Where is the Cowger family from?

You can see how Cowger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cowger family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cowger's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Cowger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowger 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 Cowger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowger. 28% of Cowger men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Cowger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowger were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cowger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowger 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Cowger. 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 Cowger. For the veterans among your Cowger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cowger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cowger in 1957 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowger 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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