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 59
Coal Miner 7
Agricultural Labourer 6
Domestic Servant 4
Joiner 4
Shepherd 4
Saddler 3
Mill Hand Woollen 3
Dress Maker 3
Farm Labourer 3
General Servant 3
Grocer 3
Lodging House Keeper 2
Iron Turner 2
Gardners Servant 2
Annuitant 2
No Occupation 2
Pupil Teacher 2
Shoe Maker 2
Boat Builder 1
Circuit Work Wife 1
Corn Miller 1
Loco Engineman 1
Blacksmith 1
Cartman 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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