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Cowaney Family History

Cowaney 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: Cowley, Downey, Cowdrey, Corney, Coveney, Coney, Clowney, Chaney

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Where is the Cowaney family from?

You can see how Cowaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowaney family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Cowaney families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowaney's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Cowaney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowaney 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 13 census records available for the last name Cowaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowaney 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cowaney. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cowaney. For the veterans among your Cowaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowaney lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Cowaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cowaney in 1973 was 57, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowaney 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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