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Cogdal Family History

Cogdal 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: Bogdan, Cogan, Corda, Corral, Coufal, Migdal, Rogal, Coggan, Coval

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Where is the Cogdal family from?

You can see how Cogdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogdal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cogdal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cogdal family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cogdal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cogdal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cogdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cogdal. 43% of Cogdal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cogdal women worked as a House Work.

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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
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Cogdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Cogdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogdal 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cogdal. 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 110 military records available for the last name Cogdal. For the veterans among your Cogdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogdal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cogdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cogdal in 1964 was 88, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogdal 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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