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Cochenour Family History

Cochenour Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Gochnauer or Gochenauer. Compare Kochenour.

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


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Where is the Cochenour family from?

You can see how Cochenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochenour family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cochenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Cochenour families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochenour's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cochenour families in 1841.
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What did your Cochenour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cochenour. 36% of Cochenour men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Cochenour women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cochenour were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Cochenour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cochenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochenour 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Cochenour. 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 503 military records available for the last name Cochenour. For the veterans among your Cochenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochenour lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cochenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cochenour in 1962 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochenour 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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