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Cowerdin Family History

Cowerdin 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: Cowardin, Cowdin, Cowden, Cordon, Coward, Chernin, Weldin, Corbin

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Where is the Cowerdin family from?

You can see how Cowerdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowerdin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cowerdin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowerdin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cowerdin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Cowerdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowerdin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cowerdin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cowerdin. For the veterans among your Cowerdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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