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Cocos Family History

Cocos 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: Coco, Cobos, Cocks, Cocke, Roos, Boros, Cook, Ochs, Cocco, Dobos

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Where is the Cocos family from?

You can see how Cocos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cocos families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cocos's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cocos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Cocos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocos 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Cocos. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cocos. For the veterans among your Cocos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cocos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cocos in 1956 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocos 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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