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Coghen Family History

Coghen 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: Cohen, Cogen, Cowden, Chen, Cogan, Bogen, Cotten, Coven, Cogger

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Where is the Coghen family from?

You can see how Coghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coghen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coghen families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Coghen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Coghen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Coghen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Coghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coghen 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Coghen. 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 225 military records available for the last name Coghen. For the veterans among your Coghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coghen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Coghen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Coghen in 1973 was 52, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coghen 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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