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Cochoun Family History

Cochoun 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, Cichon, Cochrum, Cohoon, Calhoun, Cochren, Rochon, Chon

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Where is the Cochoun family from?

You can see how Cochoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochoun family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cochoun families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Cochoun families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochoun's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Cochoun families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Cochoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochoun 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cochoun. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cochoun. For the veterans among your Cochoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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