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Cowals Family History

Cowals 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: Cowans, Coward, Copas, Howald, Cowell, Gowans, Coval, Kowal, Comas

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Where is the Cowals family from?

You can see how Cowals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowals family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cowals family living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cowals's in USA. Rhode Island and 1 other state had the highest population of Cowals families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowals 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 42 census records available for the last name Cowals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowals 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cowals. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cowals. For the veterans among your Cowals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowals lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Cowals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cowals in 1971 was 83, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowals 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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