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Cohanski Family History

Cohanski 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: Kohanski, Polanski, Romanski, Rozanski, Kochanski, Wolanski, Domanski

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Where is the Cohanski family from?

You can see how Cohanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cohanski families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cohanski's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cohanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohanski 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 Cohanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cohanski. 100% of Cohanski men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Cohanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Cohanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohanski 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 Cohanski. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cohanski. For the veterans among your Cohanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohanski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Cohanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cohanski in 1970 was 58, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohanski 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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