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Cocroft Family History

Cocroft Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Cocroft family from?

You can see how Cocroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cocroft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Cocroft families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cocroft's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Cocroft families in 1891.
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What did your Cocroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cocroft. 100% of Cocroft women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cocroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocroft 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Cocroft. 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 329 military records available for the last name Cocroft. For the veterans among your Cocroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cocroft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cocroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cocroft in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cocroft 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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