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Cohens Family History

Cohens Surname Meaning

Variant of Cohen with English excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Cohens family from?

You can see how Cohens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cohens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Cohens families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cohens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cohens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohens 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 Cohens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohens. 40% of Cohens men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Cohens women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cohens were Tailor and Housemaid.

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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
    40%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    15%
  • Book Keeper
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housemaid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cohens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohens 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Cohens. 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 171 military records available for the last name Cohens. For the veterans among your Cohens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohens lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Cohens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cohens in 1942 was 22, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohens 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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