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Cochet Family History

Cochet Surname Meaning

French: from cochet a diminutive of coq ‘rooster’ used as a nickname for a vain conceited or womanizing individual.

Possibly also a habitational name from (Le) Cochet, the name of several places in various parts of France.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cochet family from?

You can see how Cochet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cochet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cochet family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cochet's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cochet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochet 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 Cochet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cochet. 100% of Cochet men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cochet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Cochet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochet 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Cochet. 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 165 military records available for the last name Cochet. For the veterans among your Cochet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Cochet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cochet in 1963 was 79, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochet 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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