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Cowand Family History

Cowand Name 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, Cowans, Cosand, Rowand, Cowan, Boland, Rowland, Howard, Cogan

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Where is the Cowand family from?

You can see how Cowand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Cowand families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cowand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowand. 50% of Cowand men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowand 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Cowand. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Cowand. For the veterans among your Cowand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cowand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cowand in 1963 was 54, and 84 in 2003.

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