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Cogmon Family History

Cogmon 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: Common, Colton, Cogan, Cotton, Condon, Cordon, Cotman, Colon, Como

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Where is the Cogmon family from?

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

There are 51 census records available for the last name Cogmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogmon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cogmon. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cogmon. For the veterans among your Cogmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cogmon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Cogmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cogmon in 1966 was 55, and 60 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogmon 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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