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Cochrane Family History

Cochrane Surname Meaning

Scottish (central Scotland): variant of Cochran.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cochrane family from?

You can see how Cochrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochrane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cochrane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 415 Cochrane families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cochrane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cochrane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochrane 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 Cochrane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cochrane. 11% of Cochrane men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Cochrane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cochrane were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Medical Practitioner
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 160,000 census records available for the last name Cochrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochrane 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 33,000 immigration records available for the last name Cochrane. 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 21,000 military records available for the last name Cochrane. For the veterans among your Cochrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochrane lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cochrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cochrane in 1944 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochrane 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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