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Scowden Family History

Scowden Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Sowden, Snowden, Cowden, Showman, Soden, Growden, Colden, Stodden

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Where is the Scowden family from?

You can see how Scowden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scowden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scowden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Scowden families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scowden's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Scowden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scowden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scowden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scowden. 39% of Scowden men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Scowden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scowden were Chauffeur and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scowden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scowden 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Scowden. 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 515 military records available for the last name Scowden. For the veterans among your Scowden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scowden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scowden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scowden in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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