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Cohron Family History

Cohron Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Cochran.

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


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Where is the Cohron family from?

You can see how Cohron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohron family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cohron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Cohron families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cohron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cohron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cohron 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 Cohron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cohron. 27% of Cohron men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Cohron women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cohron were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Cohron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cohron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohron 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Cohron. 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 396 military records available for the last name Cohron. For the veterans among your Cohron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cohron lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cohron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cohron in 1952 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cohron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cohron 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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