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Cochrun Family History

Cochrun 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, Cochrum, Cochren, Cockrum, Cothran, Cothren, Cothron

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Where is the Cochrun family from?

You can see how Cochrun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochrun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cochrun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cochrun family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochrun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cochrun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochrun 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 Cochrun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cochrun. 40% of Cochrun men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Cochrun women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cochrun were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Cochrun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cochrun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochrun 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Cochrun. 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 341 military records available for the last name Cochrun. For the veterans among your Cochrun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochrun lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Cochrun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cochrun in 1946 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cochrun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochrun 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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