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Cowlard Family History

Cowlard Surname Meaning

see Collard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cowlard family from?

You can see how Cowlard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowlard family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Cowlard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Cowlard families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowlard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowlard families in 1911.
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What did your Cowlard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cowlard. 60% of Cowlard 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • R R Laborer
    40%

What Cowlard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cowlard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowlard 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Cowlard. 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 285 military records available for the last name Cowlard. For the veterans among your Cowlard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowlard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Cowlard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cowlard in 1969 was 81, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowlard 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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