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Cochey Family History

Cochey 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: Cockey, Cocke, Cowley, Kocher, Cocker, Poche, Coley, Roche, Coffey

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Where is the Cochey family from?

You can see how Cochey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cochey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cochey families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cochey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Cochey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cochey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cochey. For the veterans among your Cochey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Cochey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cochey in 1962 was 85, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cochey 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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