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Cowedell Family History

Cowedell 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: Cordell, Cowell, Cogdell, Dowdell, Roedell, Coverdell, Wedell, Cowden

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Where is the Cowedell family from?

You can see how Cowedell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowedell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cowedell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowedell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cowedell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowedell 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 12 census records available for the last name Cowedell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowedell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cowedell. 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 Cowedell. For the veterans among your Cowedell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowedell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowedell

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