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Cogbur Family History

Cogbur 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: Cogburn, Cogger, Colburn, Coburn, Gbur, Cogar, Comber, Coger, Cober

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Where is the Cogbur family from?

You can see how Cogbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogbur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cogbur family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogbur's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Cogbur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogbur 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 8 census records available for the last name Cogbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogbur 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cogbur. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cogbur. For the veterans among your Cogbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogbur lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Cogbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cogbur in 1990 was 7, and 63 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogbur 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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