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Cogwill Family History

Cogwill 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: Coghill, Cogbill, Cogdill, Conwill, Colwill, Cowgill, Colwell, Cowell

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Where is the Cogwill family from?

You can see how Cogwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogwill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cogwill families living in Kentucky. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cogwill's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cogwill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogwill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Cogwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogwill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cogwill. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cogwill. For the veterans among your Cogwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogwill

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