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Cogshell Family History

Cogshell 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: Cogswell, Coghill, Corthell, Oshell, Cochell, Cogdell, Voshell

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Where is the Cogshell family from?

You can see how Cogshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogshell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cogshell family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cogshell's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Cogshell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogshell 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 Cogshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cogshell. 75% of Cogshell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cogshell women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Dentist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cogshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 643 census records available for the last name Cogshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogshell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cogshell. 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 69 military records available for the last name Cogshell. For the veterans among your Cogshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogshell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cogshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cogshell in 1969 was 87, and 35 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogshell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogshell 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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