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Cogno Family History

Cogno 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: Cugno, Coyne, Chino, Bono, Cogan, Corn, Logo, Torno, Ono, Cocco

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Where is the Cogno family from?

You can see how Cogno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogno family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cogno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cogno families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogno's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cogno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogno 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 Cogno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cogno. 100% of Cogno women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Cogno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Cogno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogno 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cogno. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cogno. For the veterans among your Cogno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogno lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Cogno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cogno in 1978 was 95, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogno

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogno 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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