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Cowgar Family History

Cowgar 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: Cogar, Cowger, Cogan, Coward, Logar, Bogar, Cogger, Polgar, Colgan

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Where is the Cowgar family from?

You can see how Cowgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowgar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Cowgar families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowgar's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cowgar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowgar 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 425 census records available for the last name Cowgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowgar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cowgar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cowgar. For the veterans among your Cowgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowgar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cowgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cowgar in 1968 was 89, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowgar 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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