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Coehen Family History

Coehen 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: Coenen, Cohen, Cowden, Chen, Cotten, Hoehn, Crehan, Coven, Cohan

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Where is the Coehen family from?

You can see how Coehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coehen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Coehen families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Coehen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Coehen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coehen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Coehen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coehen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Coehen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Coehen. For the veterans among your Coehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coehen lifespan?

Average Coehen life expectancy in 1972 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coehen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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