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Cocalas Family History

Cocalas Name 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: Cecala, Cicala, Colas, Ocanas, Scala, Coates, Coccia, Douglas, Cala

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Where is the Cocalas family from?

You can see how Cocalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cocalas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cocalas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cocalas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocalas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cocalas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cocalas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Cocalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocalas 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Cocalas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Cocalas. For the veterans among your Cocalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocalas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Cocalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cocalas in 1976 was 65, and 64 in 2000.

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