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Cuchran Family History

Cuchran 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, Buchan, Curran, Suchan, Couchman, Kuchan, Tuchman, Cothran

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Where is the Cuchran family from?

You can see how Cuchran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuchran family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Cuchran families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuchran's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cuchran families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Cuchran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuchran 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cuchran. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cuchran. For the veterans among your Cuchran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuchran lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Cuchran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cuchran in 1972 was 82, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuchran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuchran 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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