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Kocheran Family History

Kocheran 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: Kocher, Kochan, Cochran, Kochevar, Kochman, Kuchera, Kochert, Kocian

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Where is the Kocheran family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kocheran 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 Kocheran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocheran. 34% of Kocheran men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kocheran women worked as a Press Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Private
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Kocheran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocheran 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kocheran. 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 94 military records available for the last name Kocheran. For the veterans among your Kocheran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocheran lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kocheran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kocheran in 1967 was 61, and 32 in 2003.

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