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Cogean Family History

Cogean 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, Coggan, Cogen, Coleman, Bogdan, Bogen, Logan, Copeman, Wogan

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Where is the Cogean family from?

You can see how Cogean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogean family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cogean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cogean family living in Utah. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cogean's in USA. Utah and 1 other state had the highest population of Cogean families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogean 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 58 census records available for the last name Cogean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogean 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cogean. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cogean. For the veterans among your Cogean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogean lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cogean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cogean in 1969 was 69, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogean 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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