Cowl Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowl Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowl family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 30
Agricultural Labourer 8
Grocer 4
House Servant 3
Wheel Wright 3
Ship Wright Apprentice 2
Cordwainer 2
Joiner 2
Ag Lab 1
Agricultural Labourer's Widow 1
Agricultural Labourer's Wife 1
Alms Woman Formerly Agricultural Labourer 1
Daughter Of Above 1
Farm Servant 1
Farmer Of 75 Acres Employing 1 Man 1
Fisherman 1
Fisherman & Pilot 1
Hat Maker Fishing 1
Lead Miner 1
Miner Labourer 1
Servant 1
Ship Wright 1
Shop Girl Assistant 1
Son Of Above 1
Stoker R N 1

Cowl Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowle 80% 2,754
2 Cowel 80% 1,411
3 Cowl 100% 1,172
4 Coull 60% 1,009
5 Cawle 60% 768

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The surname Cowl is the 3rd most popular variant of Cowle.

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