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Cohe Family History

Cohe 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: Cole, Che, Cote, Cope, Coe, Cove, Rohe, Cohen, Core, Cone

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Where is the Cohe family from?

You can see how Cohe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cohe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Cohe families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cohe's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cohe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohe 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 Cohe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohe. 34% of Cohe men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Cohe women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cohe were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cohe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohe 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Cohe. 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 210 military records available for the last name Cohe. For the veterans among your Cohe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Cohe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cohe in 1978 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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