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Cowla Family History

Cowla 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: Colla, Cola, Cowley, Cotta, Cole, Cosma, Cala, Pola, Molla, Bolla

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Where is the Cowla family from?

You can see how Cowla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Cowla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cowla families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowla's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cowla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowla 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 33 census records available for the last name Cowla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowla 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cowla. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cowla. For the veterans among your Cowla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowla lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowla 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowla

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