Origins of the Cowden surname

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    In 1921, most Cowdens lived in london

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    Common jobs for Cowdens

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    Commmon female occupations for Cowdens in 1921

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    Servant

    7

    Dressmaker

    6

    Housekeeper

    6

    Annuitant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Cowdens in 1921

    Clerk

    14

    Carter

    12

    Coal Miner

    12

    Farm Hands

    12

    Grocer

    11

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