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Cogell Family History

Cogell 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: Cowell, Covell, Cogdell, Corell, Cornell, Rogel, Vogel, Rosell, Kogel

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Where is the Cogell family from?

You can see how Cogell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cogell family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cogell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogell 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 185 census records available for the last name Cogell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cogell. 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 67 military records available for the last name Cogell. For the veterans among your Cogell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Cogell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cogell in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogell 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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