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Cognat Family History

Cognat 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: Donat, Cogan, Conant, Monat, Cornet, Coggan, Cona, Conaty, Coonan

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Where is the Cognat family from?

You can see how Cognat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cognat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cognat family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cognat's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Cognat families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Cognat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cognat 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cognat. 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 Cognat. For the veterans among your Cognat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cognat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cognat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cognat in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cognat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cognat 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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