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Cogans Family History

Cogans 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: Cogan, Cowans, Hogans, Comans, Conant, Logan, Gans, Wogan, Hogan

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Where is the Cogans family from?

You can see how Cogans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 11 Cogans families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogans's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cogans families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogans 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 509 census records available for the last name Cogans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogans 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Cogans. 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 56 military records available for the last name Cogans. For the veterans among your Cogans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogans lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Cogans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cogans in 1979 was 79, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogans 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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