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Cogman Family History

Cogman Surname Meaning

from Middle English cogge ‘small ship cock boat’ (Old French cogue) + man denoting someone who built or more probably sailed cogs;

compare Cogger.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cogman family from?

You can see how Cogman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cogman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cogman families in 1911.
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What did your Cogman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shoe Clicker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cogman. 34% of Cogman men worked as a Shoe Clicker and 90% of Cogman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cogman were French Polisher and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Shoe Clicker
    34%
  • Carpenter joiner
    23%
  • Commercial Traveller
    23%
  • French Polisher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

What Cogman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cogman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogman 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Cogman. 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 212 military records available for the last name Cogman. For the veterans among your Cogman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cogman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cogman in 1962 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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