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Cohy Family History

Cohy 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: Cody, Coy, Coty, Coey, Coby, Cory, Cohn, John, Chu, Cho

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Where is the Cohy family from?

You can see how Cohy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cohy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cohy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohy 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 Cohy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohy 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Cohy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cohy. For the veterans among your Cohy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohy lifespan?

Average Cohy life expectancy in 2000 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohy 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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