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Cochlyn Family History

Cochlyn 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: Cochran, Cocklin, Rochlin, Jocelyn, Coghlan, Cochren, Cockayne

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Where is the Cochlyn family from?

You can see how Cochlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochlyn family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Cochlyn family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochlyn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cochlyn families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Cochlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochlyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cochlyn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cochlyn. For the veterans among your Cochlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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