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Cogsdil Family History

Cogsdil 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: Cogdill, Cousin, Council, Corbeil, Coghill, Logsdon, Godsil, Cogbill

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Where is the Cogsdil family from?

You can see how Cogsdil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogsdil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Cogsdil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cogsdil family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogsdil's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cogsdil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogsdil 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 Cogsdil ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cogsdil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Cogsdil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogsdil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cogsdil. 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 Cogsdil. For the veterans among your Cogsdil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogsdil lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Cogsdil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cogsdil in 1979 was 82, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogsdil 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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