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Cocrane Family History

Cocrane 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: Cochrane, Cockayne, Crane, Courage, Cochran, Corne, Conran, Coran

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Where is the Cocrane family from?

You can see how Cocrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocrane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cocrane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Cocrane families living in New Brunswick. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cocrane's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cocrane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocrane 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 155 census records available for the last name Cocrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocrane 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cocrane. 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 42 military records available for the last name Cocrane. For the veterans among your Cocrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocrane lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Cocrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cocrane in 1975 was 77, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocrane 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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