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Coguen Family History

Coguen 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: Goguen, Cogen, Cowden, Cogan, Bogen, Cotten, Bogue, Couey, Hogue

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Where is the Coguen family from?

You can see how Coguen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coguen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coguen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Coguen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Coguen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Coguen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coguen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Coguen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Coguen. For the veterans among your Coguen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coguen lifespan?

Average Coguen life expectancy in 1982 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coguen 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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