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Cogis Family History

Cogis 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: Comis, Boris, Cogan, Solis, Regis, Rodis, Boggs, Lois, Louis, Yogi

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Where is the Cogis family from?

You can see how Cogis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cogis family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cogis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogis 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 Cogis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cogis. 100% of Cogis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cogis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Cogis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogis 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 Cogis. 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 Cogis. For the veterans among your Cogis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Cogis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cogis in 1974 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogis 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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