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Cohett Family History

Cohett 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: Cowett, Cott, Rowett, Corbett, Cockett, Coslett, Lovett, Cobbett

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Where is the Cohett family from?

You can see how Cohett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cohett family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cohett's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Cohett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohett 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 51 census records available for the last name Cohett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cohett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cohett. For the veterans among your Cohett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohett

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