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Couglar Family History

Couglar 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: Douglas, Collar, Colar, Cogar, Cousar, Coogler, Coughlan, Dollar

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Where is the Couglar family from?

You can see how Couglar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couglar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Couglar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Couglar family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Couglar's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Couglar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couglar 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 139 census records available for the last name Couglar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couglar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Couglar. 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 25 military records available for the last name Couglar. For the veterans among your Couglar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couglar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Couglar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Couglar in 1962 was 68, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couglar 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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