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Cowgell Family History

Cowgell 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: Cowgill, Cowell, Cornell, Corbell, Powell, Howell, Colwell, Rowell

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Where is the Cowgell family from?

You can see how Cowgell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowgell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowgell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Cowgell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowgell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cowgell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowgell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cowgell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowgell. 43% of Cowgell men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

What Cowgell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Cowgell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowgell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cowgell. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cowgell. For the veterans among your Cowgell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowgell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cowgell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cowgell in 1965 was 70, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowgell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowgell 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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