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Cocks Family History

Cocks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cox.

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


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Where is the Cocks family from?

You can see how Cocks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cocks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 496 Cocks families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cocks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cocks families in 1891.
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What did your Cocks 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 Cocks. 7% of Cocks men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Cocks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cocks were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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
    7%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Cocks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocks 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Cocks. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Cocks. For the veterans among your Cocks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocks lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cocks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cocks in 1950 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocks 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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