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Mc Cowley Family History

Mc Cowley 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: Mccolley, Mccawley, Cowley, Mccauley, Mccoskey, Mccooey, Mccurley

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Where is the Mc Cowley family from?

You can see how Mc Cowley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cowley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Cowley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mc Cowley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Cowley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Cowley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Mc Cowley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cowley 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cowley. 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 66 military records available for the last name Mc Cowley. For the veterans among your Mc Cowley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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