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Cockeran Family History

Cockeran 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: Cockran, Cocker, Ockerman, Cockerham, Cochran, Lockerman, Colleran

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Where is the Cockeran family from?

You can see how Cockeran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockeran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockeran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Cockeran families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cockeran's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Cockeran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockeran 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 Cockeran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cockeran. 100% of Cockeran 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%

What Cockeran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cockeran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockeran 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Cockeran. 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 114 military records available for the last name Cockeran. For the veterans among your Cockeran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockeran lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Cockeran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cockeran in 1954 was 41, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cockeran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockeran 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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