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Cogivan Family History

Cogivan 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, Coggan, Cobian, Givan, Covan, Donivan, Coghlan, Coleman

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Where is the Cogivan family from?

You can see how Cogivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cogivan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogivan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cogivan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Cogivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogivan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cogivan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cogivan. For the veterans among your Cogivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogivan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cogivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cogivan in 1968 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogivan 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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