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Cowrtman Family History

Cowrtman 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: Wortman, Portman, Cotman, Corfman, Coltman, Cottman, Ortman, Hortman

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Where is the Cowrtman family from?

You can see how Cowrtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowrtman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cowrtman families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cowrtman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cowrtman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowrtman 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 12 census records available for the last name Cowrtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowrtman 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 Cowrtman. 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 Cowrtman. For the veterans among your Cowrtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cowrtman

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