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Cowal Family History

Cowal 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, Kowal, Cowan, Conway, Cogan, Coward, Koral, Canal, Crowl, Cal

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Where is the Cowal family from?

You can see how Cowal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cowal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cowal family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowal's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cowal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowal 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 495 census records available for the last name Cowal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowal 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Cowal. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cowal. For the veterans among your Cowal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Cowal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cowal in 1966 was 71, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowal 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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