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Cowval Family History

Cowval 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: Coval, Corral, Coufal, Cova, Cowell, Koval, Kowal, Dorval, Coupal

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Where is the Cowval family from?

You can see how Cowval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowval family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cowval family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cowval's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Cowval families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowval 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 2 census records available for the last name Cowval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowval 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cowval. 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 military records available for the last name Cowval. For the veterans among your Cowval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowval lifespan?

Average Cowval life expectancy in 1966 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowval 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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