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Cochrain Family History

Cochrain 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: Cochran, Hochrein, Cothran, Coltrain, Cochren, Cochrane, Cohran

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Where is the Cochrain family from?

You can see how Cochrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochrain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cochrain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Cochrain families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cochrain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cochrain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochrain 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 Cochrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cochrain. 63% of Cochrain men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cochrain women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cochrain were Laborer and Retired Secy.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Retired Secy
    50%

What Cochrain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Cochrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochrain 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Cochrain. 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 93 military records available for the last name Cochrain. For the veterans among your Cochrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochrain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cochrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cochrain in 1965 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cochrain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochrain 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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