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Coogans Family History

Coogans 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: Coogan, Cogan, Colgan, Coggan, Coons, Corgan, Coonan, Morgans, Cowans

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Where is the Coogans family from?

You can see how Coogans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coogans family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Coogans families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Coogans families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coogans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Coogans families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coogans 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 78 census records available for the last name Coogans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coogans 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Coogans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Coogans. For the veterans among your Coogans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coogans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Coogans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Coogans in 1971 was 63, and 87 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coogans 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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