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Cogavan Family History

Cogavan 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: Cogan, Cavan, Colahan, Cohagan, Canavan, Coggan, Conahan, Covan

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Where is the Cogavan family from?

You can see how Cogavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogavan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Cogavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cogavan families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cogavan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cogavan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogavan 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 75 census records available for the last name Cogavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogavan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cogavan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cogavan. For the veterans among your Cogavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogavan lifespan?

Average Cogavan life expectancy in 1969 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogavan 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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