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Cognac Family History

Cognac 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: Cogan, Cenac, Coggan, Cona, Gignac, Coonan, Cogar, Bognar, Jonas

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Where is the Cognac family from?

You can see how Cognac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cognac family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cognac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Cognac families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cognac's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cognac families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cognac 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 Cognac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Proprietor Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cognac. 50% of Cognac men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Cognac women worked as a Proprietor Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cognac were Salesman and Looper.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor Saleswoman
    50%
  • Looper
    50%

What Cognac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Cognac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cognac 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Cognac. 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 833 military records available for the last name Cognac. For the veterans among your Cognac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cognac lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Cognac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cognac in 1967 was 68, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cognac

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cognac 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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