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Cowyle Family History

Cowyle 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: Coyle, Cowley, Coyne, Cole, Hoyle, Foyle, Doyle, Cottle, Copple

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowyle 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 9 census records available for the last name Cowyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowyle 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 Cowyle. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cowyle. For the veterans among your Cowyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowyle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Cowyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cowyle in 1974 was 68, and 87 in 1987.

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