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Cochius Family History

Cochius 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: Cochrum, Kochis, Pocius, Coccia, Kocsis, Ochs, Pontius, Coghill

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Where is the Cochius family from?

You can see how Cochius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cochius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cochius family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cochius's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Cochius families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Cochius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochius 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Cochius. 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 227 military records available for the last name Cochius. For the veterans among your Cochius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochius lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochius 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cochius

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