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Cocchia Family History

Cocchia 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: Coccia, Cocchi, Caccia, Concha, Cuccia, Macchia, Torchia, Porchia

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Where is the Cocchia family from?

You can see how Cocchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocchia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cocchia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cocchia families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cocchia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cocchia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocchia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cocchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cocchia. 60% of Cocchia men worked as a Tailor and 50% of Cocchia women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cocchia were Finisher and Dress Maker.

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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

  • Tailor
    60%
  • Finisher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    50%
  • Dress Maker
    50%

What Cocchia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Cocchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocchia 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Cocchia. 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 54 military records available for the last name Cocchia. For the veterans among your Cocchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocchia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cocchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cocchia in 1960 was 56, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cocchia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocchia 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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