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Cookis Family History

Cookis 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: Cooks, Cook, Loomis, Clovis, Corkins, Corris, Hooks, Coonts, Coons

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Where is the Cookis family from?

You can see how Cookis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cookis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cookis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Cookis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cookis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cookis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cookis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cookis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cookis. 100% of Cookis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cookis women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cookis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Cookis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cookis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cookis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cookis. For the veterans among your Cookis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cookis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Cookis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cookis in 1968 was 60, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cookis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cookis 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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