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Cohner Family History

Cohner 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: Corner, Lohner, Rohner, Cotner, Bohner, Conner, Johner, Hohner

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Where is the Cohner family from?

You can see how Cohner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cohner families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cohner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cohner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohner 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 Cohner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Rigging
    100%

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Cohner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohner 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Cohner. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cohner. For the veterans among your Cohner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohner lifespan?

Average Cohner life expectancy in 1963 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohner 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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