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Cowcey Family History

Cowcey 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: Cowley, Cowey, Cowden, Howley, Downey, Cowdrey, Coley, Coffey, Corney

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Where is the Cowcey family from?

You can see how Cowcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowcey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cowcey family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowcey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cowcey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowcey 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 census records available for the last name Cowcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowcey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cowcey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cowcey. For the veterans among your Cowcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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