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Cohun Family History

Cohun 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: Cohan, Cohen, Chun, Cohn, John, Chu, Chon, Mohan, Chen, Cogan

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Where is the Cohun family from?

You can see how Cohun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cohun families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cohun's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Cohun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cohun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cohun. 100% of Cohun women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Cohun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohun 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Cohun. 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 37 military records available for the last name Cohun. For the veterans among your Cohun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Cohun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cohun in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2001.

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