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Cof Family History

Cof Name 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: Cox, Coe, Coy, Colf, Co, Hof, Chu, Son, Ko, Chon

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Where is the Cof family from?

You can see how Cof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cof families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cof's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cof ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cof. 100% of Cof men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1939

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Cof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cof 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Cof. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Cof. For the veterans among your Cof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cof lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Cof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cof in 1965 was 81, and 49 in 1987.

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