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Cohlgraff Family History

Cohlgraff 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: Cosgriff, Colgrove, Graff, Wohlrab, Colleran, Colgate, Cohagan

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Where is the Cohlgraff family from?

You can see how Cohlgraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohlgraff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cohlgraff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohlgraff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cohlgraff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohlgraff 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 39 census records available for the last name Cohlgraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohlgraff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cohlgraff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cohlgraff. For the veterans among your Cohlgraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohlgraff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Cohlgraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cohlgraff in 1967 was 56, and 91 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohlgraff 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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