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Cowin Family History

Cowin Surname Meaning

Manx: variant of Cowan. Ballacowin in Lonan (Isle of Man) means ‘Cowin's farm’ and is named after the family.

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


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Where is the Cowin family from?

You can see how Cowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 345 Cowin families living in Isle of Man. This was about 52% of all the recorded Cowin's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Cowin families in 1891.
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What did your Cowin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Compositor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowin. 12% of Cowin men worked as a Compositor and 74% of Cowin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowin were General Farm Work and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Compositor
    12%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • General Farm Work
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cowin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cowin. For the veterans among your Cowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cowin in 1957 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowin 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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