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Coche Family History

Coche 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: Cocke, Poche, Roche, Boche, Conte, Coyne, Roch, Cosse, Cole, Hoch

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Where is the Coche family from?

You can see how Coche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Coche families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Coche's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Coche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coche. 31% of Coche men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Coche women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coche were Inspector and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Coche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Coche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coche 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Coche. 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 136 military records available for the last name Coche. For the veterans among your Coche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coche lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Coche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coche in 1966 was 85, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coche 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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