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Cockeril Family History

Cockeril Surname 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: Cockerill, Cocker, Cockrill, Cockerell, Cocke, Crocker, Dockery

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Where is the Cockeril family from?

You can see how Cockeril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockeril family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockeril families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Cockeril families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cockeril's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cockeril families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockeril surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cockeril family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Cockeril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockeril 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cockeril. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cockeril. For the veterans among your Cockeril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockeril lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Cockeril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cockeril in 1976 was 64, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockeril 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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