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Cogelow Family History

Cogelow 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: Bigelow, Costlow, Callow, Rogel, Vogel, Clow, Kogel, Koslow, Corlew

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Where is the Cogelow family from?

You can see how Cogelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogelow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cogelow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Cogelow families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogelow's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cogelow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogelow 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 76 census records available for the last name Cogelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogelow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cogelow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cogelow. For the veterans among your Cogelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogelow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Cogelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cogelow in 1956 was 41, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogelow 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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