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Cowardin Family History

Cowardin Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cowden, Corvin, Wasdin, Goward, Cardin, Coltrain, Soward, Howard

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Where is the Cowardin family from?

You can see how Cowardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowardin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cowardin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cowardin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cowardin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cowardin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowardin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Branch Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cowardin. 34% of Cowardin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cowardin women worked as a Branch Manager. .

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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
    34%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Dental Technician
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Branch Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cowardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowardin 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Cowardin. 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 336 military records available for the last name Cowardin. For the veterans among your Cowardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowardin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cowardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cowardin in 1965 was 68, and 55 in 2003.

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