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Coh Family History

Coh 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: Oh, Yoh, Cox, Coe, Roh, Toh, Noh, Coy, Poh, Loh

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Where is the Coh family from?

You can see how Coh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Coh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Coh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Coh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coh 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Coh. 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 868 military records available for the last name Coh. For the veterans among your Coh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coh lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Coh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Coh in 1993 was 79, and 42 in 1997.

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