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Cowalla Family History

Cowalla 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: Calla, Walla, Colla, Rogalla, Cowell, Corella, Colella, Kowall

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Where is the Cowalla family from?

You can see how Cowalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowalla family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Cowalla families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowalla's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cowalla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowalla 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 8 census records available for the last name Cowalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowalla 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 immigration records available for the last name Cowalla. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cowalla. For the veterans among your Cowalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowalla lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowalla 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowalla

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