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Cogwin Family History

Cogwin 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: Cagwin, Coggin, Cowin, Corwin, Cousin, Cogan, Coppin, Collin, Coffin

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Where is the Cogwin family from?

You can see how Cogwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cogwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cogwin families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cogwin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cogwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogwin 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 105 census records available for the last name Cogwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogwin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cogwin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cogwin. For the veterans among your Cogwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogwin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Cogwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cogwin in 1969 was 79, and 90 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogwin 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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