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Cowerd Family History

Cowerd 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: Coward, Cowherd, Gower, Power, Cover, Comer, Bower, Howard, Tower

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Where is the Cowerd family from?

You can see how Cowerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowerd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cowerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cowerd families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cowerd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cowerd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowerd 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 136 census records available for the last name Cowerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowerd 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cowerd. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cowerd. For the veterans among your Cowerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowerd lifespan?

Average Cowerd life expectancy in 1974 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cowerd 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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