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Kogen Name Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Moldava): variant of Cohen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kohen, Kogan, Koen, Kagen, Koren, Koven, Cogen, Bogen, Koman, Kogel

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Where is the Kogen family from?

You can see how Kogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kogen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kogen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Kogen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kogen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kogen families in 1880.
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What did your Kogen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kogen. 40% of Kogen men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Kogen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kogen were Contractor and Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Musician
    14%
  • Contractor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Buyer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Kogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kogen 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Kogen. 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 157 military records available for the last name Kogen. For the veterans among your Kogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kogen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kogen in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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