This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cowil family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cowil Family History

Cowil 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: Cowie, Coil, Covil, Cowin, Civil, Crowl, Cowgill, Cail, Cecil, Cwik

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cowil family from?

You can see how Cowil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cowil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Cowil family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowil's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cowil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Cowil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Cowil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowil census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cowil

Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Cowil. 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.

View all Cowil immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Cowil. For the veterans among your Cowil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cowil military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cowil family history

Discover More

What is the average Cowil lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowil 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowil

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cowil family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial