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Cockey Name Meaning

English (Devon and Somerset): probably a shortened form of either Cocking or Cockin which may be a pet form of Cocke

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rockey, Hockey, Cocke, Cocker, Beckey, Corney, Hockley, Rocke, Rickey

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Where is the Cockey family from?

You can see how Cockey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Cockey families living in Somerset. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cockey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Cockey families in 1891.
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What did your Cockey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cockey. 60% of Cockey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Principal Private School
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cockey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockey 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Cockey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 737 military records available for the last name Cockey. For the veterans among your Cockey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cockey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cockey in 1957 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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