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Cohl Family History

Cohl 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: Ohl, Pohl, Fohl, Gohl, Bohl, Wohl, Kohl, Coll, Nohl, Hohl

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Where is the Cohl family from?

You can see how Cohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cohl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Cohl families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cohl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cohl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohl 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 Cohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cohl. 100% of Cohl men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohl 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Cohl. 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 201 military records available for the last name Cohl. For the veterans among your Cohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohl lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cohl in 1962 was 82, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohl 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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