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Cochell Family History

Cochell Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kochel.

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


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Where is the Cochell family from?

You can see how Cochell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cochell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Cochell families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Cochell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cochell families in 1891.
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What did your Cochell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cochell. 100% of Cochell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cochell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cochell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochell 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Cochell. 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 434 military records available for the last name Cochell. For the veterans among your Cochell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cochell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cochell in 1955 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cochell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochell 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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