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Cogsdale Family History

Cogsdale 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: Lonsdale, Ragsdale, Croasdale, Constable, Casale, Dinsdale, Dugdale

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Where is the Cogsdale family from?

You can see how Cogsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogsdale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogsdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cogsdale families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogsdale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cogsdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogsdale 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 Cogsdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cogsdale. 34% of Cogsdale men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Cogsdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Cogsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogsdale 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cogsdale. 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 96 military records available for the last name Cogsdale. For the veterans among your Cogsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogsdale lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cogsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cogsdale in 1972 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogsdale 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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