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Cowarts Family History

Cowarts 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: Cowart, Howarth, Coward, Cozart, Courts, Cowans, Swarts, Boarts

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Where is the Cowarts family from?

You can see how Cowarts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowarts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cowarts families living in Alabama. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cowarts's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cowarts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowarts 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 47 census records available for the last name Cowarts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowarts 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cowarts. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cowarts. For the veterans among your Cowarts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowarts lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1974, in the United States, Cowarts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cowarts in 1968 was 78, and 67 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowarts 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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