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Cogas Family History

Cogas 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, Copas, Ogas, Comas, Cogar, Colas, Jonas, Kotas, Koga, Boggs

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Where is the Cogas family from?

You can see how Cogas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cogas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Cogas family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogas's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Cogas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Cogas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogas 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cogas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cogas. For the veterans among your Cogas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Cogas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cogas in 1974 was 83, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogas 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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