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Cohall Family History

Cohall 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: Chall, Cohill, Cahall, Bohall, Hall, Foxall, Voshall, Call, Coghill

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Where is the Cohall family from?

You can see how Cohall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cohall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cohall family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohall's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cohall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohall 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 136 census records available for the last name Cohall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohall 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Cohall. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cohall. For the veterans among your Cohall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohall lifespan?

Average Cohall life expectancy in 1987 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohall 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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