Cogger Family History

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Cogger Name Meaning

English: from an agent derivative of Middle English cogge ‘small ship’, ‘cock boat’, Old French cogue, hence an occupational name for a boat or cog builder or, more likely, for a sailor or master of a cog.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Cover, Bolger, Comer, Jagger, Coyner, Copper, Cooper, Cobler, Colter

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Cogger Family Origin

Where is the Cogger family from?

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You can see how Cogger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cogger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cogger families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 273 Cogger families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cogger's in the UK. Kent had the highest population of Cogger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cogger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Cogger Family Occupations

What did your Cogger ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Cogger occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 17% of Cogger's were Agricultural Labourers. A less common occupation for the Cogger family was Compositor. Agricultural Labourer, Labourer and Baker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Cogger.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    17%

  • Labourer

    8%

  • Baker

    2%

  • Compositor

    2%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cogger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Cogger Historical Records

What Cogger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cogger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cogger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cogger. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cogger. For the veterans among your Cogger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Cogger Life Expectancy

What is the average Cogger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cogger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cogger in 1951 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cogger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cogger 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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