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Cowhann Family History

Cowhann 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: Cohan, Johann, Cowman, Cowans, Cowan, Chang, Mohan, Bowman, Cowden

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Where is the Cowhann family from?

You can see how Cowhann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowhann family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cowhann families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowhann's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cowhann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowhann 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 2 census records available for the last name Cowhann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowhann 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 Cowhann. 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 Cowhann. For the veterans among your Cowhann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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