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Coggen Family History

Coggen 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: Cogger, Coggan, Coggin, Cogen, Cowden, Cogan, Bogen, Morgen, Cotten

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Where is the Coggen family from?

You can see how Coggen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coggen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coggen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Coggen families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Coggen's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Coggen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coggen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coggen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coggen. 100% of Coggen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Coggen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Coggen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coggen 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Coggen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Coggen. For the veterans among your Coggen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coggen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Coggen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Coggen in 1967 was 85, and 89 in 1996.

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