This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kochin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kochin Family History

Kochin 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: Kochan, Rochin, Kochis, Kocian, Koch, Chin, Kocher, Kocsis, Kocan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kochin family from?

You can see how Kochin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kochin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kochin families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kochin's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Kochin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kochin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochin. 50% of Kochin men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Kochin women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Kochin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kochin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Kochin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kochin

Passenger Lists

There are 114 immigration records available for the last name Kochin. 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.

View all Kochin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 271 military records available for the last name Kochin. For the veterans among your Kochin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kochin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kochin family history

Discover More

What is the average Kochin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kochin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kochin in 1963 was 48, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kochin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kochin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial