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Cohs Family History

Cohs 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: Vohs, Ohs, Cohrs, Coss, Cohn, Rohs, Mohs, John, Chu, Ross

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Where is the Cohs family from?

You can see how Cohs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Cohs families living in Kansas. This was about 79% of all the recorded Cohs's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Cohs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Cohs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohs 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cohs. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cohs. For the veterans among your Cohs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Cohs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cohs in 1964 was 74, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohs 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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