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Cowwen Family History

Cowwen 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: Cowden, Cowen, Bowden, Cowley, Howden, Cotten, Owen, Lowen, Coven

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Where is the Cowwen family from?

You can see how Cowwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowwen family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cowwen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowwen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cowwen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowwen 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 1 census records available for the last name Cowwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowwen 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 Cowwen. 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 Cowwen. For the veterans among your Cowwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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