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Cocchiaro Family History

Cocchiaro 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: Cucchiara, Coccaro, Coccia, Finocchiaro, Chiaro, Bocchino, Cuccaro

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Where is the Cocchiaro family from?

You can see how Cocchiaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocchiaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cocchiaro families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cocchiaro's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cocchiaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cocchiaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cocchiaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cocchiaro. 50% of Cocchiaro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cocchiaro women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cocchiaro were Mill Operative and Dressmaker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Mill Operative
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%
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What Cocchiaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Cocchiaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocchiaro 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Cocchiaro. 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 106 military records available for the last name Cocchiaro. For the veterans among your Cocchiaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocchiaro lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cocchiaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cocchiaro in 1958 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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