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Cowderey Family History

Cowderey 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: Cowdrey, Cowdery, Powderly, Cordrey, Cordery, Condrey, Cowley, Cowden

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Where is the Cowderey family from?

You can see how Cowderey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowderey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cowderey families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cowderey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowderey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowderey 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 129 census records available for the last name Cowderey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowderey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cowderey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cowderey. For the veterans among your Cowderey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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