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Cognet Family History

Cognet 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: Cornet, Coyne, Corner, Bonnet, Corney, Cotner, Coney, Conner, Corne

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Where is the Cognet family from?

You can see how Cognet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cognet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cognet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cognet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cognet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cognet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cognet 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 Cognet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cognet. 100% of Cognet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cognet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Cognet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cognet 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Cognet. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cognet. For the veterans among your Cognet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cognet lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Cognet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cognet in 1989 was 69, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cognet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cognet 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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