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Cogges Family History

Cogges 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: Cogger, Coates, Borges, Boggs, Cortes, Gorges, Cordes, Digges, Tigges

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Where is the Cogges family from?

You can see how Cogges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogges family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cogges families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cogges families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cogges's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cogges families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Cogges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogges 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cogges. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cogges. For the veterans among your Cogges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogges lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Cogges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cogges in 1989 was 27, and 17 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogges 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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