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Cogward Family History

Cogward Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Coward, Howard, Coard, Dorward, Conard, Connard, Bogard, Sogard

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Where is the Cogward family from?

You can see how Cogward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogward family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cogward families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cogward families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cogward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogward census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cogward. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cogward. For the veterans among your Cogward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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