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Cohara Family History

Cohara 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: Ohara, Chard, Kotara, Coward, Coard, Cozart, Vohra, Hara, Chiara

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Where is the Cohara family from?

You can see how Cohara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cohara families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cohara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohara 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 Cohara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cohara. 100% of Cohara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Cohara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Cohara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohara 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cohara. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cohara. For the veterans among your Cohara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohara lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Cohara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cohara in 1959 was 48, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohara 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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