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Cogdill Family History

Cogdill Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Compare Cogdell Cogbill .

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


Similar surnames: Cogbill, Cogdell, Coghill, Cordill, Cordle, Cording, Grill, Odell

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Where is the Cogdill family from?

You can see how Cogdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogdill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogdill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cogdill family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogdill's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cogdill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogdill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cogdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cogdill. 34% of Cogdill men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Cogdill women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cogdill were Farm Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cogdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogdill 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Cogdill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cogdill. For the veterans among your Cogdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogdill lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cogdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cogdill in 1948 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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