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Coghtan Family History

Coghtan 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, Cogan, Cochran, Croghan, Cohan, Coggan, Cothran, Coughlan

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Where is the Coghtan family from?

You can see how Coghtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coghtan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Coghtan families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Coghtan's in USA. California had the highest population of Coghtan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coghtan 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 56 census records available for the last name Coghtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coghtan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Coghtan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Coghtan. For the veterans among your Coghtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coghtan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coghtan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coghtan

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