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Cogg Family History

Cogg 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: Fogg, Hogg, Ogg, Cong, Zogg, Mogg, Rogg, Song, Rong, Tong

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Where is the Cogg family from?

You can see how Cogg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Cogg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cogg families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cogg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogg 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 227 census records available for the last name Cogg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogg 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cogg. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cogg. For the veterans among your Cogg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogg lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Cogg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cogg in 1973 was 71, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogg 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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