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Cougams Family History

Cougams 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: Tougas, Cogan, Douglas, Bouras, Courage, Maugans, Costas, Copas

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Where is the Cougams family from?

You can see how Cougams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cougams family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Cougams families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cougams's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cougams families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Cougams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cougams 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cougams. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cougams. For the veterans among your Cougams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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