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Cogni Family History

Cogni 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, Cogan, Corn, Cugini, Yogi, Bugni, Soni, Forni, Coan, Boni

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Where is the Cogni family from?

You can see how Cogni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cogni families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Cogni family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogni's in USA. California had the highest population of Cogni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogni 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 80 census records available for the last name Cogni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogni 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Cogni. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cogni. For the veterans among your Cogni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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