Cow Surname Meaning & Cow Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Cow family from?

You can see how Cow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cow families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 9 Cow families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cow's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cow families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cow 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Cow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cow. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Cow. For the veterans among your Cow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Cow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cow in 1966 was 71, and 74 in 1997.

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Cow Family History