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Kowger Family History

Kowger 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: Koger, Cowger, Gower, Power, Kober, Kopper, Bower, Koster, Kocher

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Where is the Kowger family from?

You can see how Kowger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kowger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kowger family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kowger's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Kowger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowger 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 44 census records available for the last name Kowger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowger 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kowger. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kowger. For the veterans among your Kowger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Kowger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kowger in 1949 was 32, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowger 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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