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Cognato Family History

Cognato 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: Donato, Bagnato, Bonato, Conaty, Conto, Pignato, Donat, Conte, Cogan

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Where is the Cognato family from?

You can see how Cognato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cognato family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cognato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cognato family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cognato's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cognato families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cognato 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 Cognato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cognato. 50% of Cognato men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cognato women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cognato were Barber and Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Presser
    13%
  • Barber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Cognato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Cognato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cognato 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Cognato. 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 141 military records available for the last name Cognato. For the veterans among your Cognato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cognato lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cognato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cognato in 1954 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cognato 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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