Cowper Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cowper Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cowper family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 25
Female Servant 21
Agricultural Labourer 16
Farmer 15
Male Servant 12
Labourer 12
Cotton Weaver 6
School Master 5
Cordwainer 5
Shoe Maker 4
Joiner 4
Furnace Labourer 4
Carpenter 3
Stone Mason 3
Cotton Spinner 3
Dress Maker 3
Coal Miner 3
Draper 2
Clerk 2
Grocer 2
Inn Keeper 2
Calico Printer 2
Cotton Piecer 2
Engineer 2
White Smith 2

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