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Kowton Family History

Kowton Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rowton, Kolton, Howton, Kwon, Orton, Holton, Colton, Keeton, Boston

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Where is the Kowton family from?

You can see how Kowton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kowton family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowton's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Kowton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kowton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kowton. 100% of Kowton women worked as a Farm Hand. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kowton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kowton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kowton. For the veterans among your Kowton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowton lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1979, in the United States, Kowton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kowton in 1976 was 64, and 88 in 1979.

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