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Cochew Family History

Cochew 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, Chew, Kocher, Cocker, Poche, Roche, Corlew, Kochel, Crochet

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Where is the Cochew family from?

You can see how Cochew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cochew family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochew's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cochew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochew 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 Cochew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochew 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cochew. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cochew. For the veterans among your Cochew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochew lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1975, in the United States, Cochew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cochew in 1960 was 68, and 68 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochew 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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