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Cogger Family History

Cogger Name Meaning

English: from an agent derivative of Middle English cogge ‘small ship cock boat’ Old French cogue hence an occupational name for a boat or cog builder or more likely for a sailor or master of a cog.

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


Similar surnames: Cover, Bolger, Comer, Jagger, Coyner, Copper, Cooper, Cobler, Colter

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Where is the Cogger family from?

You can see how Cogger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cogger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Cogger families living in New Brunswick. This was about 49% of all the recorded Cogger's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cogger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cogger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cogger. 38% of Cogger 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 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labourer
    38%
  • Storekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Cogger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cogger. 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 Cogger. For the veterans among your Cogger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cogger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cogger in 1951 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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