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Cogburn Family History

Cogburn Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Cockburn.

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


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Where is the Cogburn family from?

You can see how Cogburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cogburn families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cogburn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cogburn families in 1891.
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What did your Cogburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cogburn. 34% of Cogburn men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Cogburn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cogburn were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cogburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogburn 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Cogburn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cogburn. For the veterans among your Cogburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogburn lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cogburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cogburn in 1945 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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