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Cocas Family History

Cocas 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: Copas, Coca, Comas, Colas, Cocks, Jonas, Cocke, Lucas, Cogan, Kotas

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Where is the Cocas family from?

You can see how Cocas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cocas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cocas families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cocas's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cocas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Cocas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocas 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cocas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Cocas. For the veterans among your Cocas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Cocas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cocas in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocas 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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