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Cowgin Family History

Cowgin 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: Coggin, Cowin, Colgin, Cowdin, Cousin, Cowden, Cogan, Coppin, Cowgill

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Where is the Cowgin family from?

You can see how Cowgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowgin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Cowgin families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowgin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cowgin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowgin 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 15 census records available for the last name Cowgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowgin 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 Cowgin. 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 Cowgin. For the veterans among your Cowgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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