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Cowpers Family History

Cowpers 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: Cowper, Cooper, Couper, Capers, Copper, Conyers, Towers, Compere

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Where is the Cowpers family from?

You can see how Cowpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowpers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cowpers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Cowpers families living in South Carolina. This was about 94% of all the recorded Cowpers's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cowpers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowpers 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 34 census records available for the last name Cowpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowpers 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 Cowpers. 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 Cowpers. For the veterans among your Cowpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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