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Cogghill Family History

Cogghill 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: Coghill, Cowgill, Cogbill, Cohill, Cogdill, Cougill, Cogswell

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Where is the Cogghill family from?

You can see how Cogghill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogghill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cogghill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cogghill family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogghill's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cogghill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Cogghill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogghill 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 Cogghill. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cogghill. For the veterans among your Cogghill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogghill lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Cogghill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cogghill in 1967 was 55, and 85 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogghill 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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