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Cownd Family History

Cownd 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: Bond, Codd, Coyne, Corn, Pound, Coward, Pond, Cord, Coard, Crown

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Where is the Cownd family from?

You can see how Cownd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cownd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cownd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cownd families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Cownd's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cownd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cownd 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 49 census records available for the last name Cownd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cownd 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cownd. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cownd. For the veterans among your Cownd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cownd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cownd 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 Cownd

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