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Cowe Family History

Cowe Name Meaning

Scottish: apparently a nickname from Older Scots kow Middle English cou ‘cow’ probably denoting a cowherd.

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


Similar surnames: Cole, Cote, Howe, Rowe, Cope, Coe, Cove, Lowe, Cowie, Cowey

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Where is the Cowe family from?

You can see how Cowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Cowe families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cowe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cowe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowe. 34% of Cowe men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cowe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowe were Chauffeur and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cowe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Cowe. For the veterans among your Cowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cowe in 1962 was 88, and 85 in 2003.

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