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Cogin Family History

Cogin 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: Cogan, Coin, Bogin, Colin, Rogin, Covin, Coggin, Cobin, Cowin, Colgin

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Where is the Cogin family from?

You can see how Cogin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Cogin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Cogin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cogin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogin 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 Cogin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cogin. 100% of Cogin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cogin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Cogin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogin 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Cogin. 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 128 military records available for the last name Cogin. For the veterans among your Cogin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Cogin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cogin in 1964 was 67, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogin 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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