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Cowee Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Cowey .

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


Similar surnames: Cowey, Cowen, Comer, Bowne, Dowe, Corpe, Towle, Rowlee, Cohee, Clower

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Where is the Cowee family from?

You can see how Cowee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Cowee families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cowee's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cowee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowee. 36% of Cowee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cowee women worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Executive
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cowee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowee 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Cowee. 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 246 military records available for the last name Cowee. For the veterans among your Cowee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cowee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cowee in 1962 was 84, and 56 in 2004.

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