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Cogen Family History

Cogen Surname Meaning

Variant of Cogan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cogen family from?

You can see how Cogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Cogen families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cogen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cogen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogen 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 Cogen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cogen. 32% of Cogen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Cogen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cogen were Laborer and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Lawyer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Cogen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogen 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Cogen. 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 239 military records available for the last name Cogen. For the veterans among your Cogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cogen in 1962 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogen 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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