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Cohany Family History

Cohany 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: Cohan, Chang, Mohan, Cogan, Conant, Chand, Chan, Rohan, Coan, Chancy

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Where is the Cohany family from?

You can see how Cohany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cohany family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohany's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cohany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohany 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 14 census records available for the last name Cohany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohany 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cohany. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cohany. For the veterans among your Cohany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohany lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Cohany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cohany in 1977 was 83, and 84 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohany 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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