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Cognati Family History

Cognati 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: Conaty, Conti, Donati, Donat, Conte, Cogan, Conant, Donato, Ogata

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cognati 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 Cognati ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Stage Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Cognati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cognati 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cognati. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cognati. For the veterans among your Cognati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cognati lifespan?

Average Cognati life expectancy in 1999 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cognati 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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