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Cognasso Family History

Cognasso 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: Nasso, Rogness, Cordasco, Capasso, Bagnasco, Cafasso, Lo Grasso

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Where is the Cognasso family from?

You can see how Cognasso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cognasso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cognasso family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cognasso's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cognasso families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Cognasso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cognasso 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cognasso. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cognasso. For the veterans among your Cognasso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cognasso lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Cognasso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cognasso in 1969 was 66, and 95 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cognasso 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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