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Cowbe Family History

Cowbe 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: Combe, Cowie, Cowee, Cocke, Cowley, Cowden, Conte, Jobe, Coyne, Kobe

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Where is the Cowbe family from?

You can see how Cowbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowbe family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Cowbe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowbe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cowbe families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowbe 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 11 census records available for the last name Cowbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowbe 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 Cowbe. 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 military records available for the last name Cowbe. For the veterans among your Cowbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowbe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowbe 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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