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Coconaugher Family History

Coconaugher 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: Cocanougher, Mcconaughey, Naugher, Cronauer, Gochnauer, Mcconaughy

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Where is the Coconaugher family from?

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

What did your Coconaugher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Coconaugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coconaugher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Coconaugher. 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 1 military records available for the last name Coconaugher. For the veterans among your Coconaugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coconaugher lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1988, in the United States, Coconaugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Coconaugher in 1984 was 77, and 98 in 1988.

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