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Cohoes Family History

Cohoes 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: Coates, Choe, Cortes, Cordes, Lohnes, Croes, Combes, Hoes, Cohen

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Where is the Cohoes family from?

You can see how Cohoes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohoes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohoes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cohoes family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohoes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cohoes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohoes 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 276 census records available for the last name Cohoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohoes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cohoes. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cohoes. For the veterans among your Cohoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohoes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cohoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cohoes in 1966 was 92, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohoes 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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