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Cowery Family History

Cowery 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: Lowery, Cowey, Towery, Howery, Cowdery, Conery, Mowery, Bowery

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Where is the Cowery family from?

You can see how Cowery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cowery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cowery families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cowery's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cowery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowery 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 259 census records available for the last name Cowery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowery 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Cowery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Cowery. For the veterans among your Cowery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowery lifespan?

Average Cowery life expectancy in 1970 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowery 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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