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Cockerell Family History

Cockerell Surname Meaning

English (southeastern England of Norman origin): variant of Cockrell.

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


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Where is the Cockerell family from?

You can see how Cockerell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockerell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockerell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 113 Cockerell families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cockerell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cockerell families in 1891.
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What did your Cockerell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cockerell. 15% of Cockerell men worked as a Plasterer and 86% of Cockerell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cockerell were Master Builder and Private Means.

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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

  • Plasterer
    15%
  • Carpenter joiner
    15%
  • House Painter
    15%
  • Master Builder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Cockerell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockerell 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 913 immigration records available for the last name Cockerell. 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 Cockerell. For the veterans among your Cockerell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockerell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cockerell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cockerell in 1958 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockerell 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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