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Kower Family History

Kower 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: Gower, Power, Kober, Bower, Tower, Mower, Koper, Lower, Koker, Koser

393	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
97	Immigration Records
260	Census and Voter Lists
100	Member Trees

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Where is the Kower family from?

You can see how Kower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kower family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kower families living in Kentucky. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kower's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kower families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Kower family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 260 census records available for the last name Kower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kower census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Kower. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 20 military records available for the last name Kower. For the veterans among your Kower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kower lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Kower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kower in 1967 was 68, and 83 in 1996.

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Kower Surname Meaning

Where is the Kower family from?

What Kower family records will you find?

What is the average Kower lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Kower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kower in 1967 was 68, and 83 in 1996.

Kower Family History

Kower Surname Meaning

870 record(s) for Kower

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Passenger List

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What is the average Kower lifespan?

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Kower Surname Meaning

870 record(s) for Kower

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Where is the Kower family from?

What Kower family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kower family history

What is the average Kower lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kower family tree

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