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Cowoyer Family History

Cowoyer 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: Cooper, Conover, Coyer, Coomer, Conyer, Bowyer, Coover, Cowher

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Where is the Cowoyer family from?

You can see how Cowoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowoyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cowoyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cowoyer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowoyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowoyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowoyer 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 11 census records available for the last name Cowoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowoyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cowoyer. 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 Cowoyer. For the veterans among your Cowoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowoyer lifespan?

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