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Cogsdill Family History

Cogsdill 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: Cogdill, Coghill, Cogbill, Cogswell, Stogsdill, Cogdell, Cordill

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Where is the Cogsdill family from?

You can see how Cogsdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogsdill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogsdill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cogsdill families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cogsdill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cogsdill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogsdill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cogsdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cogsdill. 67% of Cogsdill men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Cogsdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogsdill 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cogsdill. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cogsdill. For the veterans among your Cogsdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogsdill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cogsdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cogsdill in 1966 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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