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Coclin Family History

Coclin 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: Collin, Cocklin, Colin, Coplin, Conlin, Cousin, Carlin, Joslin

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Where is the Coclin family from?

You can see how Coclin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coclin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coclin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Coclin families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Coclin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Coclin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coclin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coclin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coclin. 100% of Coclin men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Coclin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Coclin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coclin 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 Coclin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Coclin. For the veterans among your Coclin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coclin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Coclin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Coclin in 1968 was 72, and 85 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coclin 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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