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Cochin Family History

Cochin 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: Rochin, Cousin, Coccia, Chin, Kochan, Coppin, Collin, Coffin, Corbin

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Where is the Cochin family from?

You can see how Cochin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cochin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cochin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cochin family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cochin's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Cochin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cochin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cochin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cochin. 31% of Cochin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cochin women worked as a Nurse. .

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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
    31%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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What Cochin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Cochin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cochin 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Cochin. 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 113 military records available for the last name Cochin. For the veterans among your Cochin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cochin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cochin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cochin in 1968 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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