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Cogil Family History

Cogil 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: Coil, Covil, Mogul, Cogan, Rogel, Vogel, Civil, Kogel, Gogol, Yogi

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Where is the Cogil family from?

You can see how Cogil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cogil families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cogil's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cogil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cogil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cogil. 100% of Cogil 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cogil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Cogil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogil 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cogil. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cogil. For the veterans among your Cogil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogil lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Cogil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cogil in 1965 was 58, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogil 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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