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Cowey Family History

Cowey Name Meaning

English (southeastern): habitational name from Cowey Green in Essex. Scottish and northern English: variant of Scottish Cowie found chiefly in County Durham.

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


Similar surnames: Cowen, Corey, Howey, Coley, Cowley, Coey, Coney, Cosey, Cobey, Cowee

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Where is the Cowey family from?

You can see how Cowey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 198 Cowey families living in Durham. This was about 49% of all the recorded Cowey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cowey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowey. 100% of Cowey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 73% of Cowey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cowey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowey 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Cowey. 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 593 military records available for the last name Cowey. For the veterans among your Cowey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cowey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cowey in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2004.

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