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Cowna Family History

Cowna 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: Cona, Cotta, Coyne, Cosma, Corn, Corona, Crown, Corda, Towne, Costa

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Where is the Cowna family from?

You can see how Cowna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cowna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cowna family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowna's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cowna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cowna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowna. 100% of Cowna men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cowna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Cowna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowna 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Cowna. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cowna. For the veterans among your Cowna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowna lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Cowna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cowna in 1992 was 84, and 62 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowna 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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