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Cochary Family History

Cochary 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: Coccaro, Zachary, Conary, Conway, Orchard, Bachar, Dockery, Kocher

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Where is the Cochary family from?

You can see how Cochary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cochary families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Cochary families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochary's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Cochary families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochary 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 11 census records available for the last name Cochary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochary 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cochary. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cochary. For the veterans among your Cochary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochary lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Cochary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cochary in 1971 was 76, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochary 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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