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Coghlon Family History

Coghlon 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: Coghlan, Coughlin, Colon, Cothron, Conlon, Cohoon, Coughlan, Cohron

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Where is the Coghlon family from?

You can see how Coghlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coghlon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Coghlon families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Coghlon families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coghlon's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Coghlon families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Coghlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coghlon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Coghlon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Coghlon. For the veterans among your Coghlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coghlon lifespan?

Average Coghlon life expectancy in 1975 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coghlon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coghlon 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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