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Cologan Family History

Cologan 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: Colgan, Coogan, Coleman, Cogan, Logan, Colahan, Cohagan, Colon

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Where is the Cologan family from?

You can see how Cologan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cologan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cologan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cologan families living in Somerset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cologan's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Cologan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Cologan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cologan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Cologan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Cologan. For the veterans among your Cologan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cologan lifespan?

Average Cologan life expectancy in 1966 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cologan 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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