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Kowenhoven Family History

Kowenhoven 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: Koppenhaver, Korhonen, Koehnen, Westhoven, Altenhofen, Copenhaver

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Where is the Kowenhoven family from?

You can see how Kowenhoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowenhoven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Kowenhoven families were found in USA in 1840. In 1871 there were 3 Kowenhoven families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowenhoven's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kowenhoven families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Kowenhoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowenhoven 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kowenhoven. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kowenhoven. For the veterans among your Kowenhoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowenhoven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Kowenhoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kowenhoven in 1966 was 55, and 78 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowenhoven 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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