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Cochan Family History

Cochan 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: Kochan, Cochran, Cohan, Mohan, Kocian, Cogan, Rochman, Buchan, Cotman, Kocan

681	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
82	Military Records
138	Immigration Records
880	Census and Voter Lists
490	Member Trees

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Where is the Cochan family from?

You can see how Cochan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cochan families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Cochan families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Cochan families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochan 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 Cochan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cochan.

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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.

Laborer

25%

Truck driver

20%

Farm helper

15%

Farmer

15%

What Cochan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 880 census records available for the last name Cochan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochan 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Cochan. 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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Military Records

There are 82 military records available for the last name Cochan. For the veterans among your Cochan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Cochan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cochan in 1972 was 76, and 71 in 2001.

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Cochan Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kochan, Cochran, Cohan, Mohan, Kocian, Cogan, Rochman, Buchan, Cotman, Kocan

681	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
82	Military Records
138	Immigration Records
880	Census and Voter Lists
490	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Cochan family from?

View Census Data for Cochan

What did your Cochan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cochan.

View Census Data for Cochan

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

25%

Truck driver

20%

Farm helper

15%

Farmer

15%

What Cochan family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Cochan family history

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What is the average Cochan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Cochan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cochan in 1972 was 76, and 71 in 2001.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cochan family tree

Explore Your Tree

Cochan Family History

Cochan Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Cochan

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Where is the Cochan family from?

What did your Cochan ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Cochan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Cochan family history

What is the average Cochan lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cochan family tree

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Cochan Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Cochan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Cochan family from?

What did your Cochan ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Cochan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Cochan family history

What is the average Cochan lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cochan family tree

Search for another surname