Cowans Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowans Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowans family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 44
Agricultural Labourer 10
Dress Maker 7
Blacksmith 6
Coal Miner 5
House Servant 4
Potter 4
At Home 3
Cook 2
Farm Servant 2
Joiner 2
Kitchen Maid 2
Shepherd 2
Banksman 1
Engineer 1
Errand Boy 1
Fundholder 1
Glass Cutter 1
Groom 1
Assistant At Home 1
Book Keeper 1
Engine Smith 1
Iron Turner 1
General House Servant 1
Stakew Sesres 1

Cowans Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowans 100% 2,497
2 Cowens 83% 1,299
3 Cowins 83% 325

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The surname Cowans is the most popular version of all its varients

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