Cowles Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowles Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowles family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 144
Agricultural Labourer 26
Dress Maker 11
Domestic Servant 9
General Servant 9
Labourer 9
Coal Miner 7
Farmer 7
House Keeper 6
Laundress 6
Groom 4
Annuitant 4
Butcher 4
Forgeman 4
Stone Mason 4
Fisher Man 4
Errand Boy 3
Fishmonger 3
Wheelwright 3
Washer Woman 3
Boot Maker 3
Cabinet Maker 3
Carpenter 3
Engraver 3
Shoe Maker 3

Cowles Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cowles 100% 6,172
2 Cowls 83% 450
3 Cawles 83% 108

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

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