Cowens Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowens Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowens family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 17
Labourer 10
Shepherd 6
Agricultural Labourer 4
House Servant 2
House Keeper 2
Clerk Bank Of England 1
Cook 1
Dress Maker 1
Iron Works Labourer 1
Joiner 1
Seamster 1
Stone Mason 1
Almswoman 1
Carter 1
Coal Owner 1
Engine Fitter 1
Farmer 1
Grocer & Tea Dealer 1
Living On Interest Money 1
Railway Plate Layer 1
School Mistress 1
Shoe Maker 1
Shop Puper 1
Stone Quarrier 1

Cowens Surname Variants Ranking

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

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The surname Cowens is the 2nd most popular variant of Cowans.

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