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Cofske Family History

Cofske 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: Cocke, Cosse, Corse, Couse, Roske, Noffke, Noeske, Koske, Kofsky

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Where is the Cofske family from?

You can see how Cofske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cofske family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cofske families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cofske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cofske families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Cofske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cofske 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cofske. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cofske. For the veterans among your Cofske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cofske lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Cofske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cofske in 1978 was 50, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cofske 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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