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Cowser Family History

Cowser Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): occupational name from Middle English cosere ‘horse dealer’.

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


Similar surnames: Cozier, Corser, Cocker, Courser, Lower, Bowker, Cobler, Downer

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Where is the Cowser family from?

You can see how Cowser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Cowser families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cowser's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cowser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cowser. 100% of Cowser men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Cowser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cowser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowser 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Cowser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 552 military records available for the last name Cowser. For the veterans among your Cowser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Cowser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cowser in 1958 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

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