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Coghiel Family History

Coghiel 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: Coghill, Cogbill, Cohill, Cogdill, Rogel, Vogel, Kogel, Coronel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coghiel 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 13 census records available for the last name Coghiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coghiel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Coghiel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coghiel. For the veterans among your Coghiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coghiel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1988, in the United States, Coghiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Coghiel in 1979 was 49, and 30 in 1988.

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