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Cogey Family History

Cogey 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: Coley, Coney, Couey, Cowey, Cobey, Covey, Comey, Coey, Corey, Cotey

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Where is the Cogey family from?

You can see how Cogey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cogey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cogey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cogey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cogey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogey 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 74 census records available for the last name Cogey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cogey. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cogey. For the veterans among your Cogey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogey lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Cogey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cogey in 1989 was 78, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogey 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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