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Cogden Family History

Cogden 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: Cowden, Colden, Ogden, Couden, Cogen, Bogden, Bowden, Bogdan, Carden

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Where is the Cogden family from?

You can see how Cogden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cogden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cogden families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cogden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cogden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogden 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 Cogden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cogden. 100% of Cogden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Cogden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogden 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Cogden. 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 105 military records available for the last name Cogden. For the veterans among your Cogden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogden

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