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Cockerille Family History

Cockerille 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: Cockerill, Cockrill, Cockerell, Pickerill, Cockrell, Cotterill

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Where is the Cockerille family from?

You can see how Cockerille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cockerille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cockerille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cockerille families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cockerille's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Cockerille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cockerille 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 Cockerille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cockerille. 58% of Cockerille men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cockerille women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cockerille were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Cockerille family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Cockerille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cockerille 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cockerille. 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 135 military records available for the last name Cockerille. For the veterans among your Cockerille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cockerille lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Cockerille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cockerille in 1955 was 42, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cockerille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cockerille 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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