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Cognetti Family History

Cognetti 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: Tognetti, Bonetti, Monetti, Conetta, Colletti, Corsetti, Cornette

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Where is the Cognetti family from?

You can see how Cognetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cognetti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cognetti family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cognetti's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cognetti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cognetti 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 Cognetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cognetti. 100% of Cognetti men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Cognetti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Cognetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cognetti 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Cognetti. 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 78 military records available for the last name Cognetti. For the veterans among your Cognetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cognetti lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cognetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cognetti in 1964 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cognetti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cognetti 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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