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
Female Servant 7
Agricultural Labourer 5
Coal Miner 4
Blacksmith 3
Butcher 3
Labourer 3
Gardener 3
Independent 2
Engine Brakeman 2
Prisoner Agriculture Labourer 1
Blacksmith Apprentice 1
Brick Maker 1
Butcher Apprentice 1
Chain & Man 1
Berlin Hepentory 1
Scanelman 1
Cook 1
Mechanic 1
Tailor Journeyman 1
Weaver 1
Prisoner … 1
Shoe Maker 1
Shopman 1
Hat Trimmer 1
House Keeper 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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