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Cowlie Family History

Cowlie 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: Cowie, Fowlie, Colie, Collie, Cowley, Cole, Collin, Fowle, Corrie

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Where is the Cowlie family from?

You can see how Cowlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cowlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cowlie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 6 Cowlie families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cowlie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cowlie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cowlie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cowlie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cowlie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Cowlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cowlie 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cowlie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cowlie. For the veterans among your Cowlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cowlie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Cowlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cowlie in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2001.

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