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Cockrum Family History

Cockrum Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened form of English Cockerham or an altered form of Scottish Cochran.

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


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Where is the Cockrum family from?

You can see how Cockrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Cockrum families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cockrum's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cockrum families in 1891.
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What did your Cockrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cockrum. 100% of Cockrum men worked as a General Labourer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cockrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockrum 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Cockrum. 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 Cockrum. For the veterans among your Cockrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockrum lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cockrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cockrum in 1944 was 26, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockrum 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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