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Cowperthwaith Family History

Cowperthwaith 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: Cowperthwaite, Coppersmith, Coopersmith, Satterthwaite, Postlethwait

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Where is the Cowperthwaith family from?

You can see how Cowperthwaith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowperthwaith family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Cowperthwaith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cowperthwaith families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowperthwaith's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cowperthwaith families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Cowperthwaith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowperthwaith 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 Cowperthwaith. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cowperthwaith. For the veterans among your Cowperthwaith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowperthwaith 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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