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Cohu Family History

Cohu 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: Chu, Cohn, John, Zhu, Cho, Chi, Hu, You, Cott, Oh

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Where is the Cohu family from?

You can see how Cohu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Cohu families living in Delaware. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cohu's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Cohu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohu 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 754 census records available for the last name Cohu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohu 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Cohu. 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 Cohu. For the veterans among your Cohu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cohu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cohu in 1963 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohu 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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