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Cohon Family History

Cohon 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: Chon, Cohan, Colon, Cohen, Coon, Bohon, Cohoon, Coxon, Mohon, Cohn

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Where is the Cohon family from?

You can see how Cohon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cohon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Cohon families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cohon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cohon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohon 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 Cohon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohon. 32% of Cohon men worked as a Salesman and 21% of Cohon women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cohon were Proprietor and Salesgirl.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    21%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Salesgirl
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cohon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohon 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 990 immigration records available for the last name Cohon. 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 289 military records available for the last name Cohon. For the veterans among your Cohon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cohon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cohon in 1960 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohon 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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