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Cohane Family History

Cohane 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: Cohan, Chang, Chae, Cane, Mohan, Coyne, Cogan, Chase, Conant, Chance

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Where is the Cohane family from?

You can see how Cohane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Cohane families living in British Columbia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Cohane's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Cohane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohane 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 Cohane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohane. 55% of Cohane men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cohane women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Cohane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cohane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohane 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 437 immigration records available for the last name Cohane. 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 162 military records available for the last name Cohane. For the veterans among your Cohane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohane lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Cohane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cohane in 1961 was 41, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohane 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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