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Cofell Family History

Cofell 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: Cowell, Covell, Corell, Cornell, Fell, Rosell, Corbell, Powell, Odell

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Where is the Cofell family from?

You can see how Cofell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cofell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cofell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Cofell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cofell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cofell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cofell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cofell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cofell. 100% of Cofell men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cofell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Cofell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cofell 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Cofell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Cofell. For the veterans among your Cofell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cofell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cofell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cofell in 1965 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cofell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cofell 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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