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Coggeshell Family History

Coggeshell 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: Coggeshall, Cogswell, Howdeshell, Houdeshell, Gesell, Coghill

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Where is the Coggeshell family from?

You can see how Coggeshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coggeshell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coggeshell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Coggeshell families living in South Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Coggeshell's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Coggeshell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coggeshell 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 120 census records available for the last name Coggeshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coggeshell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Coggeshell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Coggeshell. For the veterans among your Coggeshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coggeshell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1990, in the United States, Coggeshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coggeshell in 1961 was 47, and 92 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coggeshell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coggeshell 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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