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Cognata Family History

Cognata 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: Ogata, Cannata, Conaty, Donat, Conte, Cotta, Cogan, Conant, Donato

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Where is the Cognata family from?

You can see how Cognata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cognata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cognata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cognata family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cognata's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cognata families in 1911.
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What did your Cognata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler Bank Watch were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cognata. 34% of Cognata men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cognata women worked as an Assembler Bank Watch. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cognata were Farmer and Stitcher.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Plasterer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler Bank Watch
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%

What Cognata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Cognata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cognata 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Cognata. 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 171 military records available for the last name Cognata. For the veterans among your Cognata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cognata lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cognata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cognata in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cognata 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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