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Cogley Family History

Cogley Surname Meaning

Irish (Wexford): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Coigligh (see Quigley).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cogley family from?

You can see how Cogley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Cogley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cogley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cogley families in 1911.
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What did your Cogley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cogley. 28% of Cogley men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Cogley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cogley were New Worker and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cogley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogley 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Cogley. 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 Cogley. For the veterans among your Cogley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogley lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cogley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cogley in 1949 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogley 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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