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Cohr Family History

Cohr 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: Nohr, Gohr, Rohr, Bohr, Mohr, Coor, Ohr, Lohr, Corr, Sohr

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Where is the Cohr family from?

You can see how Cohr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cohr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cohr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cohr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohr 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 369 census records available for the last name Cohr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohr 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Cohr. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cohr. For the veterans among your Cohr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohr lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Cohr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cohr in 1988 was 47, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohr 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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