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Cohnstern Family History

Cohnstern 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: Hohnstein, Johnston, Coster, Chester, Hohenstein, Hornstein, Counter

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Where is the Cohnstern family from?

You can see how Cohnstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohnstern family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Cohnstern families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohnstern's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cohnstern families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Cohnstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohnstern 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cohnstern. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cohnstern. For the veterans among your Cohnstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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