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Cowher Family History

Cowher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kaucher.

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


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Where is the Cowher family from?

You can see how Cowher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Cowher families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Cowher's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Cowher families in 1891.
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What did your Cowher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties (unpaid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cowher. 100% of Cowher women worked as a Household 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    100%

What Cowher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowher 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cowher. 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 512 military records available for the last name Cowher. For the veterans among your Cowher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cowher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cowher in 1957 was 39, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowher 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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