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Cogbill Family History

Cogbill Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Cockbill apparently from Old English cocc ‘cock rooster’ and bill ‘beak’ a nickname probably related to someone's facial features.

Alternatively perhaps a nickname from Middle English cokebelle ‘small bell’ (Old French coque ‘shell’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cogbill family from?

You can see how Cogbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogbill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogbill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Cogbill families living in Warwickshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Cogbill's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cogbill families in 1891.
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What did your Cogbill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cogbill. 34% of Cogbill men worked as a Cowman and 84% of Cogbill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cogbill were General Labourer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    34%
  • Dairy Worker
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • School Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cogbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogbill 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Cogbill. 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 535 military records available for the last name Cogbill. For the veterans among your Cogbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogbill lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cogbill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cogbill in 1948 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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