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Coswall Family History

Coswall 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: Oswell, Oswald, Cornwall, Voshall, Boswell, Colwell, Cowell, Corwell

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Where is the Coswall family from?

You can see how Coswall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coswall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Coswall families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coswall's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Coswall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coswall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Coswall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coswall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Coswall. 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 Coswall. For the veterans among your Coswall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coswall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coswall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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