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Cougil Family History

Cougil 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: Cougill, Cousin, Council, Goupil, Cowgill, Coufal, Coull, Couri

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Where is the Cougil family from?

You can see how Cougil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cougil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cougil family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cougil's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Cougil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cougil 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 58 census records available for the last name Cougil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cougil 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 Cougil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cougil. For the veterans among your Cougil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cougil lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Cougil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cougil in 1982 was 65, and 78 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cougil 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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