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Cocheu Family History

Cocheu 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: Cocke, Kocher, Cocker, Poche, Roche, Kochel, Crochet, Boche, Cohen

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Where is the Cocheu family from?

You can see how Cocheu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocheu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cocheu families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cocheu's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cocheu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocheu 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 37 census records available for the last name Cocheu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocheu 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cocheu. 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 517 military records available for the last name Cocheu. For the veterans among your Cocheu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocheu lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Cocheu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cocheu in 1963 was 87, and 59 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocheu 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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