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Cogne Family History

Cogne 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: Coyne, Corne, Rogne, Cogle, Cone, Coone, Cane, Cocke, Loge, Carne

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Where is the Cogne family from?

You can see how Cogne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cogne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Cogne families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cogne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cogne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cogne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Order Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cogne. 100% of Cogne men worked as an Order Clerk.

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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

  • Order Clerk
    100%

What Cogne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Cogne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogne 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Cogne. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cogne. For the veterans among your Cogne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogne lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1998, in the United States, Cogne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cogne in 1997 was 74, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogne 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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