Cowls Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowls Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowls family

Profession Census Frequency
Grocer Shop Assistant 5
Fishing Net Repairer 3
Net Machinist 3
Butcher 2
Lodging House Keeper 2
Net Manufacturer Canvas 2
Pupil Teacher School 2
Sail Maker 2
Tailoress 2
Domestic Cook 1
Domestic House Maid 1
Nil 1
Bread Maker 1
Dress Maker 1
Established Town Postman 1
Fisherman 1
Fisherman Retired 1
Grocer Shop Keeper 1
Hair Dresser 1
Net Machinist Canvas 1

Cowls Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowles 83% 6,172
2 Cowls 100% 450
3 Couls 80% 114
4 Cawles 67% 108
5 Coulls 67% 101

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The surname Cowls is the 2nd most popular variant of Cowles.

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