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Cougear Family History

Cougear 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: Couper, Cogger, Cogar, Rougeau, Cousar, Couser, Coger, Cruger, Cowger

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Where is the Cougear family from?

You can see how Cougear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cougear family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cougear family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cougear's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cougear families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cougear 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 15 census records available for the last name Cougear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cougear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cougear. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cougear. For the veterans among your Cougear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cougear lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Cougear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cougear in 1973 was 56, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cougear 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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