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Cochrum Family History

Cochrum Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish Cochran or English Cockerham.

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


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Where is the Cochrum family from?

You can see how Cochrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cochrum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Cochrum families living in Devon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cochrum's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cochrum families in 1891.
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What did your Cochrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cochrum. 40% of Cochrum men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Cochrum women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cochrum were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cochrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochrum 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Cochrum. 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 340 military records available for the last name Cochrum. For the veterans among your Cochrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochrum lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cochrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cochrum in 1947 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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