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Cughlan Family History

Cughlan 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: Coughlan, Coghlan, Coughlin, Caughman, Caughlin, Caughran, Cushman

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Where is the Cughlan family from?

You can see how Cughlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cughlan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Cughlan families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cughlan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cughlan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Cughlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cughlan 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 Cughlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cughlan. For the veterans among your Cughlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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