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Kocjan Family History

Kocjan Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from the personal name Kocjan a vernacular form of Kancijan Latin Cantianus the name of a Christian martyr in S. Canzian d'Isonzo (Slovenian Škocjan) in Friuli in northeastern Italy under the Roman emperor Diocletian.

See also Kocian

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


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Where is the Kocjan family from?

You can see how Kocjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocjan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kocjan families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kocjan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kocjan families in 1920.
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What did your Kocjan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocjan. 40% of Kocjan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kocjan women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Kocjan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Kocjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocjan 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Kocjan. 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 178 military records available for the last name Kocjan. For the veterans among your Kocjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocjan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kocjan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kocjan in 1963 was 82, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kocjan 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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