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Coogen Family History

Coogen 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: Coogan, Coonen, Cogen, Cooper, Cowden, Cogan, Bogen, Morgen, Cotten

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Where is the Coogen family from?

You can see how Coogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coogen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Coogen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Coogen families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Coogen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coogen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coogen 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 Coogen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coogen. 50% of Coogen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waiter
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Welder
    17%

What Coogen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Coogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coogen 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Coogen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Coogen. For the veterans among your Coogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coogen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Coogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Coogen in 1971 was 80, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coogen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coogen 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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