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Cowrier Family History

Cowrier 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: Courier, Corner, Carrier, Courser, Corrie, Comrie, Cormier, Cowie

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Where is the Cowrier family from?

You can see how Cowrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cowrier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Cowrier families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowrier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cowrier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowrier 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 20 census records available for the last name Cowrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowrier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cowrier. 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 military records available for the last name Cowrier. For the veterans among your Cowrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowrier lifespan?

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