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Cowburne Family History

Cowburne 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: Colburn, Coburn, Cogburn, Colbourne, Bourne, Couture, Osborne

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Where is the Cowburne family from?

You can see how Cowburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowburne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cowburne families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowburne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowburne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowburne 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 131 census records available for the last name Cowburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowburne 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cowburne. 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 Cowburne. For the veterans among your Cowburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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