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Cougen Family History

Cougen 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: Hougen, Couden, Cogen, Cousin, Cowden, Cogan, Bogen, Morgen, Coursen

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Where is the Cougen family from?

You can see how Cougen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cougen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cougen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cougen families living in Middlesex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cougen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cougen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Cougen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cougen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cougen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cougen. For the veterans among your Cougen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cougen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cougen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cougen

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