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Cojak Family History

Cojak 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: Kozak, Cook, Cogan, Oak, Dolak, Polak, Borak, Hodak, Kobak, Novak

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Where is the Cojak family from?

You can see how Cojak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cojak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cojak family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cojak's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cojak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cojak 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 13 census records available for the last name Cojak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cojak 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cojak. 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 Cojak. For the veterans among your Cojak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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