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Cochnan Family History

Cochnan 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, Kochan, Rochman, Cohan, Cockman, Coachman, Kochman, Hochman

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Where is the Cochnan family from?

You can see how Cochnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cochnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Cochnan families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochnan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Cochnan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Cochnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochnan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cochnan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cochnan. For the veterans among your Cochnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cochnan

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