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Coghlin Family History

Coghlin Surname Meaning

from Mac Cochláin or Ó Cochláin see Coughlan.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Coghlin family from?

You can see how Coghlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coghlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coghlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Coghlin families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Coghlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coghlin families in 1911.
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What did your Coghlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coghlin. 90% of Coghlin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    90%
  • Labourer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coghlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coghlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coghlin. 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 349 military records available for the last name Coghlin. For the veterans among your Coghlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coghlin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Coghlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coghlin in 1957 was 54, and 53 in 2004.

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