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Cogal Family History

Cogal 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: Cogan, Rogal, Coval, Cogar, Fogal, Gal, Mogul, Rogel, Vogel, Koga

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Where is the Cogal family from?

You can see how Cogal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cogal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Cogal family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogal's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cogal families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Cogal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogal 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Cogal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cogal. For the veterans among your Cogal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Cogal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cogal in 1972 was 50, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogal 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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