Researching Ethan Cochran
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1143 people with the Cochran surname? In that year Cochran was ranked number 2462 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Ethan means "strong, firm" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of Ethan Cochran on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ethan Cochran and the Cochran Family History
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 872 people with the Cochran surname in the UK? Cochran is now ranked number 3221 for popularity in the UK. |
Cochran Family History Databases
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Some Famous People called Ethan Cochran
Ethan Cochran
Ethan Cochran (born January 9, 1994) is an American discus thrower.
He won a silver medal at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics.
Cochran attended Newport Harbor High School, where he played varsity football until suffering a concussion during his senior season, after which he decided to focus on his track career. He competed for the California Golden Bears between 2013 and 2016 where he broke numerous records which included setting the all-time record for discus throw as a freshman.
He was a USA Today All-American track and field selection in 2012.
Upon retiring from athletics, Cochran founded White Wire LLC a technology startup based in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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