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Cohne Family History

Cohne 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: Coyne, Corne, Kohne, Cone, Coone, Cohn, Cohee, Bohne, John, Chae

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Where is the Cohne family from?

You can see how Cohne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cohne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Cohne families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cohne's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cohne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohne 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 Cohne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohne. 63% of Cohne men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Cohne women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cohne were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    63%
  • Manager
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Cohne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Cohne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohne 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Cohne. 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 55 military records available for the last name Cohne. For the veterans among your Cohne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Cohne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cohne in 1965 was 67, and 61 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohne 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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