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Cogliser Family History

Cogliser 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: Collier, Colliver, Collister, Oliver, Hollier, Colmer, Callier

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Where is the Cogliser family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogliser 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 Cogliser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cogliser. 100% of Cogliser men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Cogliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogliser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cogliser. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cogliser. For the veterans among your Cogliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogliser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cogliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cogliser in 1971 was 58, and 78 in 2003.

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