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Cowdright Family History

Cowdright 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: Cortright, Conkright, Wright, Courtright, Cartright, Canright

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Where is the Cowdright family from?

You can see how Cowdright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowdright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cowdright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cowdright families living in Delaware. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cowdright's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Cowdright families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Cowdright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowdright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cowdright. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cowdright. For the veterans among your Cowdright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowdright lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Cowdright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cowdright in 1978 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowdright 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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