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Cogwell Family History

Cogwell 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: Colwell, Cowell, Corwell, Cogswell, Cogdell, Conwell, Coxwell, Oswell

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Where is the Cogwell family from?

You can see how Cogwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Cogwell families living in Virginia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cogwell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cogwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogwell 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 Cogwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cogwell. 31% of Cogwell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cogwell women worked as a None. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cogwell were Labor and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Cogwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cogwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogwell 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cogwell. 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 149 military records available for the last name Cogwell. For the veterans among your Cogwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Cogwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cogwell in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2001.

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