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Cohson Family History

Cohson 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: Corson, Colson, Cohoon, Coxson, Cohron, Cosson, Chon, Cousin, Colston

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Where is the Cohson family from?

You can see how Cohson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Cohson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Cohson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cohson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cohson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohson 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 137 census records available for the last name Cohson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cohson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cohson. For the veterans among your Cohson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohson 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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