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Cowsar Family History

Cowsar 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: Cowser, Cousar, Caesar, Kosar, Coward, Cesar, Bowser, Cisar, Cassar

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Where is the Cowsar family from?

You can see how Cowsar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowsar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowsar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Cowsar families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cowsar's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cowsar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowsar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowsar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cowsar. 100% of Cowsar 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Cowsar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowsar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cowsar. 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 63 military records available for the last name Cowsar. For the veterans among your Cowsar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowsar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cowsar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cowsar in 1955 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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