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Cowly Family History

Cowly 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: Cowley, Cowey, Comly, Conly, Conway, Howley, Cole, Corby, Polly

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Where is the Cowly family from?

You can see how Cowly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Cowly families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cowly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cowly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowly 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 915 census records available for the last name Cowly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowly 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Cowly. 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 64 military records available for the last name Cowly. For the veterans among your Cowly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowly 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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