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Cohenn Family History

Cohenn 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: Cohen, Chen, Cheng, Henn, Chene, Cobern, Coven, Cohan, Coenen, Doheny

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Where is the Cohenn family from?

You can see how Cohenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohenn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohenn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cohenn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cohenn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cohenn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Cohenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohenn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cohenn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cohenn. For the veterans among your Cohenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohenn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohenn 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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