This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cowert family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cowert Family History

Cowert 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: Covert, Cowsert, Cowart, Cobert, Cowett, Gower, Power, Cover, Rowett

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cowert family from?

You can see how Cowert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cowert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cowert families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cowert's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cowert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cowert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowert. 25% of Cowert men worked as an Operator.

View Census Data for Cowert | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Cowert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Cowert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cowert

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Cowert. 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.

View all Cowert immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Cowert. For the veterans among your Cowert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cowert military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cowert family history

Discover More

What is the average Cowert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Cowert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cowert in 1971 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowert 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cowert family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial