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Cochnar Family History

Cochnar 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: Cochran, Bochner, Lochner, Schaar, Bachar, Corner, Coccia, Kocher

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Where is the Cochnar family from?

You can see how Cochnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochnar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cochnar families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Cochnar families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochnar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cochnar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochnar 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 Cochnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cochnar. 100% of Cochnar men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cochnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Cochnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochnar 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cochnar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cochnar. For the veterans among your Cochnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochnar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Cochnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cochnar in 1967 was 69, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cochnar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochnar 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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