Cowling Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowling Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowling family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 84
Female Servant 63
Independent 36
Farmer 34
Male Servant 27
Ag Labourer 21
Labourer 15
Carpenter 12
Tin Miner 12
Tailor 9
Coal Miner 9
Fisherman 9
Worsted Weaver 8
Copper Miner 7
Nail Maker 7
Blacksmith 6
Shoe Maker 6
Linen Spinner 5
Stone Mason 5
Waterman 4
Gardener 4
Clerk 4
Clothier 4
Fisher Man 4
Wool Comber 4

Cowling Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowling 100% 18,750
2 Cawling 86% 296

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

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