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Cowin Family History

Cowin Name Meaning

Manx: variant of Cowan . Ballacowin in Lonan (Isle of Man) means ‘Cowin's farm’ and is named after the family.

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


Similar surnames: Cowen, Gowin, Coin, Colin, Cowdin, Cowing, Cowey, Cain, Cowens, Gowen

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Where is the Cowin family from?

You can see how Cowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Cowin families living in Ohio. This was about 19% of all the recorded Cowin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cowin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowin. 29% of Cowin men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Cowin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cowin were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cowin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cowin. For the veterans among your Cowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cowin in 1957 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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