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Cocbrane Family History

Cocbrane 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, Cochran, Coltrane, Cockran, Cockayne, Crane, Courage, Corne

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Where is the Cocbrane family from?

You can see how Cocbrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocbrane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cocbrane families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there were 5 Cocbrane families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cocbrane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cocbrane families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Cocbrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocbrane 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cocbrane. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cocbrane. For the veterans among your Cocbrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocbrane lifespan?

Average Cocbrane life expectancy in 1976 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocbrane 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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