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Coghn Family History

Coghn 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: Cogan, Cohn, Cogen, John, Corn, Bogen, Hohn, Logan, Bohn, Hoehn

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Where is the Coghn family from?

You can see how Coghn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coghn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Coghn family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Coghn's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Coghn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Coghn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coghn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Coghn. 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 Coghn. For the veterans among your Coghn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coghn lifespan?

Average Coghn life expectancy in 1972 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coghn 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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