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Cowain Family History

Cowain 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: Cowin, Cowan, Cowdin, Cousin, Cowden, Cain, Cogan, Coward, Coppin

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Where is the Cowain family from?

You can see how Cowain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Cowain families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 6 Cowain families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cowain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowain 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 349 census records available for the last name Cowain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowain 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cowain. 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 44 military records available for the last name Cowain. For the veterans among your Cowain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowain lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cowain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cowain in 1951 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowain 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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