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Cowett Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Caouette .

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


Similar surnames: Isgett, Covert, Corbett, Corlett, Lovett, Conetta, Cobert, Howatt

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Where is the Cowett family from?

You can see how Cowett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Cowett families living in Essex. This was about 46% of all the recorded Cowett's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cowett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowett. 48% of Cowett men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cowett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowett were Farm Laborer and Farm. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Farm
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowett 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Cowett. 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 141 military records available for the last name Cowett. For the veterans among your Cowett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cowett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cowett in 1966 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

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