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Cockeram Family History

Cockeram Surname Meaning

see Cockerham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cockeram family from?

You can see how Cockeram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockeram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockeram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Cockeram families living in Derbyshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cockeram's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Cockeram families in 1891.
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What did your Cockeram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cockeram. 56% of Cockeram men worked as a Farm Labourer and 92% of Cockeram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cockeram were Bricklayer and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    56%
  • Motor Driver
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • House Duties
    5%

What Cockeram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cockeram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockeram 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Cockeram. 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 297 military records available for the last name Cockeram. For the veterans among your Cockeram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockeram lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cockeram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cockeram in 1963 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockeram ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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