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Cowman Family History

Cowman Surname Meaning

Scottish (of Norman origin): variant of Cumming.

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


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Where is the Cowman family from?

You can see how Cowman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Cowman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Cowman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cowman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowman 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 Cowman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woollen Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowman. 34% of Cowman men worked as a Woollen Weaver and 83% of Cowman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowman were Master Cooper and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Woollen Weaver
    34%
  • Undergraduate
    34%
  • Master Cooper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Cowman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Cowman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cowman. 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 Cowman. For the veterans among your Cowman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cowman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cowman in 1962 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowman 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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