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Cowic Family History

Cowic 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: Cowick, Cowie, Cowin, Bozic, Howick, Cwik, Cosio, Dowie, Cowey, Corio

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Where is the Cowic family from?

You can see how Cowic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowic family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Cowic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cowic families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cowic's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cowic families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowic 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 500 census records available for the last name Cowic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowic 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cowic. 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 29 military records available for the last name Cowic. For the veterans among your Cowic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowic lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cowic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cowic in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowic 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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