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Cohea Family History

Cohea Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cohee.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cohea family from?

You can see how Cohea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cohea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Cohea families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cohea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cohea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohea 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 Cohea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohea. 27% of Cohea men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Cohea women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cohea were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

What Cohea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cohea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohea 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Cohea. 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 630 military records available for the last name Cohea. For the veterans among your Cohea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohea lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cohea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cohea in 1961 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohea 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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