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Cockrill Family History

Cockrill Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Cockrell.

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


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Where is the Cockrill family from?

You can see how Cockrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Cockrill families living in Suffolk. This was about 18% of all the recorded Cockrill's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Cockrill families in 1891.
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What did your Cockrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cockrill. 34% of Cockrill men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Cockrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cockrill were Bricklayer and Mental Nurse.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Motor Driver
    17%
  • Licensed Victualler
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Mental Nurse
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cockrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockrill 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Cockrill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cockrill. For the veterans among your Cockrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockrill lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cockrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cockrill in 1946 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockrill 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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