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Cowbrough Family History

Cowbrough 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: Newbrough, Kimbrough, Malbrough, Cobaugh, Brough, Colclough

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Where is the Cowbrough family from?

You can see how Cowbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowbrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cowbrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cowbrough families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cowbrough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cowbrough families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Cowbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowbrough 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Cowbrough. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cowbrough. For the veterans among your Cowbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowbrough lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Cowbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cowbrough in 1976 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowbrough 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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