What is the origin of the name Cohen?
1: Jewish: from Hebrew kohen ‘priest’. Priests are traditionally regarded as members of a hereditary caste descended from Aaron brother of Moses. See also Kaplan.2: Irish (Galway and Sligo): variant of [...]
American Jewish historical quarterly
...Abraham Israel de Fiso and Abraham Cohen for the Working of a Gold Mine in Jamaica, March 5, 1662-3, and... (Jamaica, Jamaica - 1662)
...Abraham Israel de Fiso and Abraham Cohen for the Working of a Gold Mine in Jamaica, March 5, 1662-3, and... (Jamaica, Jamaica - 1662)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Winfre, John, testifies to Capt. Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:96 (note), 98... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1754)
...Winfre, John, testifies to Capt. Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:96 (note), 98... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1754)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Falwell, James, testifies to Capt Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20 : 97 (note), 98... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1668)
...Falwell, James, testifies to Capt Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20 : 97 (note), 98... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1668)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Nassy (Nacsi, Nasi, Nassi), David Cohen, Jews settle in Surinam under, 3 : 18 , 16 : 10, 98... (Surinam, Suriname - 1820)
...Nassy (Nacsi, Nasi, Nassi), David Cohen, Jews settle in Surinam under, 3 : 18 , 16 : 10, 98... (Surinam, Suriname - 1820)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Faris, James, testifies to Capt. Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:98 (note).... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1668)
...Faris, James, testifies to Capt. Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:98 (note).... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1668)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Levi A., agent at Tangier of Board of Delegates on Civil and Religious Rights, Union... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Levi A., agent at Tangier of Board of Delegates on Civil and Religious Rights, Union... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Wayne, General [Anthony], Jacob Cohen fights under, in War of Revolution, 20: 97.... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1746)
...Wayne, General [Anthony], Jacob Cohen fights under, in War of Revolution, 20: 97.... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1746)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...testifies to Capt. Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20 : 98 (note).... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1898)
...testifies to Capt. Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20 : 98 (note).... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1898)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Lewis I., on his father's, Joseph Cohen's, service in War of Revolution, 9 : 36.... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1825)
...Lewis I., on his father's, Joseph Cohen's, service in War of Revolution, 9 : 36.... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Smith, Colonel, Captain Jacob Cohen fights under, in Virginia line,... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1835)
...Smith, Colonel, Captain Jacob Cohen fights under, in Virginia line,... (Virginia, Virginia, United States - 1835)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Nassy, Jeos. C., son of Joseph Cohen Nassy, marries Ester Lopes Henriquez, 18 :... (United States - 1820)
...Nassy, Jeos. C., son of Joseph Cohen Nassy, marries Ester Lopes Henriquez, 18 :... (United States - 1820)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...J. KOHLER, New York, RABBI HENRY COHEN, Galveston, Texas, LEE M. FRIEDMAN, Boston, Mass. , DB. JOSEPH JACOBS, New York,... (United States - 1917)
...J. KOHLER, New York, RABBI HENRY COHEN, Galveston, Texas, LEE M. FRIEDMAN, Boston, Mass. , DB. JOSEPH JACOBS, New York,... (United States - 1917)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...ferries company commanded by Capt. Jacob Cohen across James River, 20 :... (United States - 1754)
...ferries company commanded by Capt. Jacob Cohen across James River, 20 :... (United States - 1754)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Frederick E., early Jewish resident of Detroit, 13 : 47... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Frederick E., early Jewish resident of Detroit, 13 : 47... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...in Texas, article by Rev. Henry Cohen, 2 : 139-156.... (Texas, Texas, United States - 1897)
...in Texas, article by Rev. Henry Cohen, 2 : 139-156.... (Texas, Texas, United States - 1897)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Abigail, original Jewish settler in Georgia, 17 : 169.... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Abigail, original Jewish settler in Georgia, 17 : 169.... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Judith Solis, descendant of the Hays-Etting family, 2 : 63... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Judith Solis, descendant of the Hays-Etting family, 2 : 63... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...1 i _' Howard Cohen for the Removal rr-t.il in P. r: of the Body of A.'.ela Cohen.... (United States - 1849)
...1 i _' Howard Cohen for the Removal rr-t.il in P. r: of the Body of A.'.ela Cohen.... (United States - 1849)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Philip Jacob, signs petition urging surrender of Charleston,... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Philip Jacob, signs petition urging surrender of Charleston,... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Leon Soils-, great-grandson of David and Esther Etting Hays, 2: 69 (note).... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Leon Soils-, great-grandson of David and Esther Etting Hays, 2: 69 (note).... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...the Jews in Texas. Rev. Henry Cohen.... (Texas, Texas, United States - 1800)
...the Jews in Texas. Rev. Henry Cohen.... (Texas, Texas, United States - 1800)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Del Monte, David Cohen, original Jewish settler in Georgia, 10 :... (United States - 1812)
...Del Monte, David Cohen, original Jewish settler in Georgia, 10 :... (United States - 1812)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Hopkin, Robert, relations with Frederick B. Cohen, 13 : 64, 66.... (United States - 1898)
...Hopkin, Robert, relations with Frederick B. Cohen, 13 : 64, 66.... (United States - 1898)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Falk, Joshua hen Mordecai Cohen preaches at first Russian-American congregation, 9 : 65.... (United States - 1668)
...Falk, Joshua hen Mordecai Cohen preaches at first Russian-American congregation, 9 : 65.... (United States - 1668)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
... Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:98 (note).... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1661)
... Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:98 (note).... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1661)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Nassy (Nasci, Nasi), Isaac Cohen, probable author of letter to Dohm from Surinam Jews, 3 :... (United States - 1820)
...Nassy (Nasci, Nasi), Isaac Cohen, probable author of letter to Dohm from Surinam Jews, 3 :... (United States - 1820)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Nassy (Nasi, Nassi), Samuel Cohen, Surinam Jews owe privileges to activity of, 3 : 18.... (United States - 1820)
...Nassy (Nasi, Nassi), Samuel Cohen, Surinam Jews owe privileges to activity of, 3 : 18.... (United States - 1820)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
... Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:98 (note).... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1746)
... Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:98 (note).... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1746)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Frontiersman, A., paper by Rev. Henry Cohen, presented at 6th annual meeting, 8 : vi.... (United States - 1865)
...Frontiersman, A., paper by Rev. Henry Cohen, presented at 6th annual meeting, 8 : vi.... (United States - 1865)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Hana bat Jacob a, marries Jacob bar Aharon, 18 : 188, 198.... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Hana bat Jacob a, marries Jacob bar Aharon, 18 : 188, 198.... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Harry, Confederate soldier, at special war service in Memphis synagogue, 6 : 157.... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Harry, Confederate soldier, at special war service in Memphis synagogue, 6 : 157.... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Sergeant, Hon. John, Joseph Simon Cohen reads law In office of,... (United States - 1897)
...Sergeant, Hon. John, Joseph Simon Cohen reads law In office of,... (United States - 1897)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Mrs. Henry, on Auxiliary Committee for Relief of Russian Refugees, Philadelphia, 19 : 131.... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Mrs. Henry, on Auxiliary Committee for Relief of Russian Refugees, Philadelphia, 19 : 131.... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Corneilsen, Jan, litigation between Jacob Cohen and, 18 : 61.... (United States - 1740)
...Corneilsen, Jan, litigation between Jacob Cohen and, 18 : 61.... (United States - 1740)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Marcus, Detroit pioneer In religious observances, 13 : 69... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Marcus, Detroit pioneer In religious observances, 13 : 69... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...marries Jacob I. Cohen, of Richmond, 6 : 41.... (Richmond, United States - 1746)
...marries Jacob I. Cohen, of Richmond, 6 : 41.... (Richmond, United States - 1746)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
... Jacob Cohen's services in War of Revolution, 20:97 (note),... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1773)
... Jacob Cohen's services in War of Revolution, 20:97 (note),... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1773)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Michael ., buried in old Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, 6 : 110.... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Michael ., buried in old Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, 6 : 110.... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...of Jacob," paper by Rev. Henry Cohen presented at 17th annual meeting, 18 : xii.... (United States - 1849)
...of Jacob," paper by Rev. Henry Cohen presented at 17th annual meeting, 18 : xii.... (United States - 1849)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
... Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:96 (note),... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1880)
... Jacob Cohen's service in War of Revolution, 20:96 (note),... (War, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1880)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...signs certificates of enrollment of Jacob I. Cohen, 19 : 155, 156.... (United States - 1781)
...signs certificates of enrollment of Jacob I. Cohen, 19 : 155, 156.... (United States - 1781)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Moses Finzi, necrology of, by Charles J. Cohen, 19 : 197-199.... (United States - 1781)
...Moses Finzi, necrology of, by Charles J. Cohen, 19 : 197-199.... (United States - 1781)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Naturalization Certificate of Henry Cohen signed by three Cohanlm,... (United States - 1740)
...Naturalization Certificate of Henry Cohen signed by three Cohanlm,... (United States - 1740)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Howard et al., case of, v. Congregation Shearlth Israel In the City of New York,... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Howard et al., case of, v. Congregation Shearlth Israel In the City of New York,... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Years, The, paper by Rev. Henry Cohen presented at 18th annual meet-ing, 19 : xili.... (United States - 1825)
...Years, The, paper by Rev. Henry Cohen presented at 18th annual meet-ing, 19 : xili.... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Emanuel, on committee on... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Emanuel, on committee on... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...Cohen, Esther, marries Michael Hart, 8 : 132.... (United States - 1825)
...Cohen, Esther, marries Michael Hart, 8 : 132.... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...anecdote of portrait of, by Frederick E. Cohen, 13 :... (United States - 1875)
...anecdote of portrait of, by Frederick E. Cohen, 13 :... (United States - 1875)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...probably identical with Abraham Cohen 1... (United States - 1825)
...probably identical with Abraham Cohen 1... (United States - 1825)
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American Jewish historical quarterly
...marries Esther Cohen, 8 : 132.... (United States - 1840)
...marries Esther Cohen, 8 : 132.... (United States - 1840)
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What is the origin of the name Cohen?
1: Jewish: from Hebrew kohen ‘priest’. Priests are traditionally regarded as members of a hereditary caste descended from Aaron brother of Moses. See also Kaplan.2: Irish (Galway and Sligo): variant of [...]