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Where is the Cowe family from?

You can see how Cowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Cowe families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cowe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowe families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cowe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cowe. For the veterans among your Cowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cowe in 1962 was 88, and 85 in 2003.

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Cowe Family History