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Coggey Family History

Coggey 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, Cogley, Cowley, Coley, Coffey, Corney, Copley, Coney, Cossey

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Where is the Coggey family from?

You can see how Coggey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coggey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Coggey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Coggey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Coggey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Coggey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Coggey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coggey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Coggey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Coggey. For the veterans among your Coggey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coggey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Coggey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Coggey in 1957 was 50, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coggey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coggey 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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