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Kowes Family History

Kowes Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bowes, Howes, Lowes, Koles, Kokes, Kobes, Kowis, Kos, Moses, Gower

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Where is the Kowes family from?

You can see how Kowes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Kowes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kowes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowes 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 Kowes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kowes. 100% of Kowes men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kowes women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kowes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Kowes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowes 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kowes. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kowes. For the veterans among your Kowes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kowes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kowes in 1962 was 81, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowes 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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