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Cohel Family History

Cohel 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: Cohen, Covel, Cohee, Cohea, Kohel, Borel, Chew, Chen, Camel, Capel

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Where is the Cohel family from?

You can see how Cohel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cohel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cohel family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohel's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cohel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohel 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 258 census records available for the last name Cohel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohel 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Cohel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cohel. For the veterans among your Cohel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Cohel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cohel in 1963 was 62, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohel 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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