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Cofall Family History

Cofall Surname 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: Fall, Foxall, Call, Cefalo, Zufall, Coufal, Coll, Cowell, Coull

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Where is the Cofall family from?

You can see how Cofall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cofall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cofall families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cofall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cofall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cofall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Cofall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cofall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cofall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Cofall. For the veterans among your Cofall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cofall lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1986, in the United States, Cofall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cofall in 1961 was 67, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cofall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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