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Coge Family History

Coge 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: Loge, Cole, Cote, Cage, Cope, Coe, Voge, Cove, Boge, Core

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Where is the Coge family from?

You can see how Coge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Coge families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Coge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coge 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 Coge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coge. 67% of Coge men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Coge women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coge were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Coge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Coge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coge 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Coge. 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 42 military records available for the last name Coge. For the veterans among your Coge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coge lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Coge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coge in 1974 was 63, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coge 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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