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Cohlan Family History

Cohlan 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, Colan, Conlan, Coghlan, Coplan, Cohran, Mohan, Cogan, Olan

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Where is the Cohlan family from?

You can see how Cohlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Cohlan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohlan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cohlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Cohlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohlan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cohlan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cohlan. For the veterans among your Cohlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohlan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Cohlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cohlan in 1974 was 68, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohlan 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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