Origins of the Cowhey surname
About the Cowheys
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Interesting facts about Cowhey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Cowheys most likely to marry?
Cowley Or Cowheys
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What are the most common Cowhey first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Cowheys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Cowheys in 1921
Telephone Operators
2
Air Ball Maker
1
Boot Machinist
1
Cook
1
Rover In Cotton Mill
1
Commmon male occupations for Cowheys in 1921
Brass Moulder
4
General Labourer
2
House Painter
2
Porter
2
Bricklayers Lab
1
